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OpenAI's Altman Warns of 'Dead Internet' Bot Phenomenon

9/9/2025

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman raised concerns about the "dead internet theory," which claims AI bots dominate online interactions.
He observed an increase in accounts operated by large language models, leading to social media mockery.
The theory suggests that bots create an illusion of human interaction by generating most online content.
Altman’s company, valued at nearly $500 billion, is known for ChatGPT, which simulates human writing.
Critics argue Altman lacks self-awareness regarding the issues arising from the technology he developed.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman raised concerns about the "dead internet theory," which claims AI bots dominate online interactions.
He observed an increase in accounts operated by large language models, leading to social media mockery.
The theory suggests that bots create an illusion of human interaction by generating most online content.
Altman’s company, valued at nearly $500 billion, is known for ChatGPT, which simulates human writing.
Critics argue Altman lacks self-awareness regarding the issues arising from the technology he developed.