The internet is worse than it used to be. How did we get here, and can we go back?
Briefly

The internet now feels less fun and informative, dominated by cookie-cutter pages and saturated with scams and AI-generated content, leading to a decline in useful information.
Commercial interests have taken over the internet, favoring sensationalism and prioritizing virality over quality information, often blurring the lines of advertising and genuine content.
Dominance of larger tech companies contributes to filter bubbles, providing narrow content that reinforces existing beliefs, while user data drives hyper-targeted advertising.
The rise of generative AI has empowered cyber criminals, allowing them to craft realistic fakes that complicate online trust and authenticity.
Read at The Conversation
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