"I've already told you about the Dead Internet Theory, the false conspiracy theory that might as well be true. The Dead Internet Theory claims that secret government or corporate conspirators are trying to replace people on the internet with bots and AI to "manipulate public perception, control narratives, and influence the public's behavior." The conspiracy part isn't true. But the effort to replace people with AI and bots is true. Tech companies are already replacing human content creators with AI-generated books, podcasts, videos, and more."
"Casio this week released a robot called Moflin, created by the Japanese startup Vanguard Industries Inc. and now licensed and manufactured by Casio. The palm-sized creature uses AI to develop a unique and evolving "personality." The "companion" looks like a cross between an owl and a tribble. The little robot shipped Oct. 1 for $429. (It's already big in Japan.)"
Technology companies are replacing human content creation and interpersonal interaction with AI-driven substitutes. The Dead Internet Theory posits organized replacement of humans online with bots and AI, though its conspiracy claims are false; large-scale efforts to substitute human creators with AI-generated books, podcasts, and videos are happening. Companies are also developing AI companions that emulate emotions and form persistent personalities, as exemplified by Casio's Moflin robot. Moflin uses sensors and voice recognition to respond, simulate breathing, coo, and evolve an irreversible personality tracked by an app. These AI products encourage solitary interaction and may intensify social isolation.
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