The Dead Internet Theory: A Survey on Artificial Interactions and the Future of Social Media

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2502.00007v1
• Date: Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:18:05 GMT
• Title: The Dead Internet Theory: A Survey on Artificial Interactions and the Future of Social Media
• Authors: Prathamesh Muzumdar, Sumanth Cheemalapati, Srikanth Reddy RamiReddy, Kuldeep Singh, George Kurian, Apoorva Muley,
• Abstract summary: The Dead Internet Theory (DIT) suggests that much of today's internet is dominated by non-human activity, AI-generated content, and corporate agendas. This study explores the origins, core claims, and implications of DIT, emphasizing its relevance in the context of social media platforms.
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• Abstract: The Dead Internet Theory (DIT) suggests that much of today's internet, particularly social media, is dominated by non-human activity, AI-generated content, and corporate agendas, leading to a decline in authentic human interaction. This study explores the origins, core claims, and implications of DIT, emphasizing its relevance in the context of social media platforms. The theory emerged as a response to the perceived homogenization of online spaces, highlighting issues like the proliferation of bots, algorithmically generated content, and the prioritization of engagement metrics over genuine user interaction. AI technologies play a central role in this phenomenon, as social media platforms increasingly use algorithms and machine learning to curate content, drive engagement, and maximize advertising revenue. While these tools enhance scalability and personalization, they also prioritize virality and consumption over authentic communication, contributing to the erosion of trust, the loss of content diversity, and a dehumanized internet experience. This study redefines DIT in the context of social media, proposing that the commodification of content consumption for revenue has taken precedence over meaningful human connectivity. By focusing on engagement metrics, platforms foster a sense of artificiality and disconnection, underscoring the need for human-centric approaches to revive authentic online interaction and community building.

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