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The rise of AI-generated content has reignited the “Dead Internet Theory,” which posits that much of the internet is now populated by artificial intelligence rather than humans. While some worry about an overwhelming surge of low-quality and inauthentic information, others believe AI could unlock a new era of digital creativity. A recent discussion on Reddit (originally posted here: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1n99sq8/dead_internet_theory_infinite_ai_sludge_feed_or/) highlights the ongoing debate about the impact of AI on the internet’s future.