This month, Smera and Jessie dive deep into the intriguing world of conspiracy theories, welcoming Chris Thomas from the Turing to discuss the controversial "dead internet theory." They explore the notion that much of the internet is now a fabricated landscape, questioning the authenticity of online interactions and content.
In addition, the episode sheds light on the alarming trend of fake online obituaries and Smera asks whether we are currently experiencing an AI bubble as she explains the details of the financial dip in August 2024.
Sources
Dead Internet Theory
The Dead Internet Theory, Explained (forbes.com)
Dead Internet Theory: Most of the Internet is Fake | Agora Road's Macintosh Cafe
AI Bubble
https://buttondown.email/maiht3k/archive/the-grimy-residue-of-the-ai-bubble/
https://qz.com/ai-stocks-dot-com-bubble-nvidia-google-microsoft-amazon-1851407019
https://www.reuters.com/markets/echoes-dotcom-bubble-haunt-ai-driven-us-stock-market-2024-07-02/
Adtech and fake obituaries
https://checkmyads.org/fake-obituary-advertising-spam/
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