When we set out to explore how artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of digital life, we knew it’d be big, but few topics hit home quite like this one. Social media used to be a mirror to the world; today, it’s more like a kaleidoscope designed by algorithms. AI doesn’t just curate your feed, it choreographs your emotions, nudges your behaviors, and even co-authors your beliefs. And as platforms lean deeper into AI-generated content and recommendation engines, what we see online becomes less about who we follow and more about what machines "think" we want. Or worse, what they want "us" to want.
Now, in this bonus episode of The Digital Revolution, we’re counting down the top five episodes of the year so far. And coming in strong at number 3 is a fan favorite: Season 2, Episode 23: “AI's Influence on Social Media.” In it, we dissect the rise of autonomous influencers, the ethical gray zones of synthetic virality, and the ways generative AI is both amplifying and distorting the social fabric. It’s a deep dive into how machines are reshaping the digital town square, from the art we share to the outrage we perform. So if you haven’t heard it yet, or want to rethink what it means to “go viral” in an AI-saturated ecosystem, this is the one to listen to.
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