An 83-year-old short story by Borges portends a bleak future for the internet
Briefly

In a near future depicted in Neal Stephenson's "Fall," the internet is overwhelmed by misinformation and advertising, leading to a reliance on costly, curated content by the wealthy.
Neal Stephenson’s foresight includes the concept of the metaverse and interactive technology, indicating a history of predicting the evolution of the internet.
While chatbots seem to offer a solution to misinformation, they may also pose significant risks to the integrity of online content and information.
The current state of the internet showcases a stark divide where quality information is available behind paywalls, while low-quality, misleading content prevails on social media.
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