"The internet, which was made available to the public in 1991, has rapidly transformed, from a free, creative web to one consolidated by tech giants. Artificial intelligence now fills search results, smothering human voices, while social media has become a carousel of advertisements and AI content. Exhausted by doomscrolling, many creators are quitting the platforms altogether."
"This episode of The Stream asks: Is the internet as we know it on its way out?"
The internet, public since 1991, has shifted from an open, creative space to a consolidated environment controlled by tech giants. Artificial intelligence increasingly populates search results, reducing visibility for human voices and original creators. Social media platforms prioritize advertisements and AI-generated content, turning user feeds into commercialized, algorithm-driven experiences. Continuous exposure to negative or repetitive content leads to doomscrolling and widespread exhaustion among users. Many content creators face diminishing engagement and monetization, prompting a wave of departures from major platforms. The changing ecosystem raises questions about the future of online creativity and independent content creation.
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