"Dead Internet theory" comes to life with new AI-powered social media app
SocialAI, a new app by Michael Sayman, enables users to interact only with AI-generated comments, raising concerns about authenticity, misinformation, and the implications for genuine social interaction.
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A new social media app called SocialAI, developed by Michael Sayman, has emerged, embodying the "Dead Internet theory," which posits that much of online interaction is artificial. This app allows users to engage exclusively with AI-generated comments rather than real people, raising concerns among critics about its implications for genuine social interaction. Sayman, who has a background in major tech companies, claims the app aims to provide a supportive environment for those feeling isolated. Users can select different types of AI followers, such as "supporters" or "skeptics," who respond to their posts with brief, often generic comments. However, the app has faced backlash for its lack of authenticity and the potential dangers of misinformation, as seen in instances where bots provided conflicting and potentially harmful advice. Critics have expressed strong disapproval, describing the experience as "hellish." Despite its intentions, SocialAI's reliance on AI interactions raises questions about the future of social media and the authenticity of online engagement.
- SocialAI allows users to interact solely with AI-generated comments.
- The app has been criticized for promoting artificial social interactions.
- It aims to support individuals feeling isolated or rejected.
- Users can choose different types of AI followers for varied interactions.
- Concerns have been raised about misinformation and the quality of AI responses.
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4 commentsMost of us have spent the last 4-10 years wasting our time to do that on gerry-rigged platforms because we thought they were run by ethical people, buth they pretty much were the same exact dead/empty interaction holes, so what do I know... :/
You literally have the recipe on wikipedia, with much more details, it was first made ~200 years ago, people should stop trying to find such convoluted reasons to hate on LLMs
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