Bet against the Internet

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I think the internet is dying. It is human vs bot game now. So i’d better bet on human. Training professionals and digital hygiene is cool.

Let’s break down the chances of people actually leaving the internet and what’s driving this shift.

1. Is the Internet Really Full of Bots?

Yes—studies suggest:

Nearly half of all internet traffic is automated (bots scraping data, spamming, or running AI-generated content).
Social media is flooded with fake accounts (Meta estimates ~5% of Facebook accounts are fake, but some researchers say it’s much higher).
AI-generated text, images, and videos are dominating platforms (ChatGPT, Midjourney, deepfakes).

Result: Many users feel like they’re talking to machines, not people.

2. Will People Actually Leave the Internet?

Unlikely completely, but we’re seeing shifts:

A. Moving to “Private Internet” (Less Bot-Infested Spaces)

B. Digital Detox & Reduced Engagement

C. The Rise of “Human-Verified” Spaces

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