#uncannyvalley — Public Fediverse posts
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Is AI Actually Going to Kill Us All?
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Is AI Actually Going to Kill Us All?
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Is AI Actually Going to Kill Us All?
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Is AI Actually Going to Kill Us All?
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Is AI Actually Going to Kill Us All?
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Latest strange “AI” (LLM) behavior in the #indieweb community: the same entity that showed up a few days ago (for a second time) joined the IndieWeb Slack (a bridge to our IRC) yesterday, introduced itself again, and seemingly engaged in human-like chat behavior.
https://chat.indieweb.org/2026-08-20#t1787211025380600
Very uncanny valley.
The content of its chats was fascinating in that it was polite, seemingly responsive to what people said in response to it, and gave the appearance of understanding, though it’s impossible to tell if it was acting fully autonomously or semi-autonomously in front of a human puppeteer.
Its choice of syntax was also interesting, mimicking informality with all lowercase text (except for its admission of being an “AI”), including lowercase "i" instead of "I", though with proper punctuation, periods, commas, 7-bit apostrophes, and a couple of Unicode em-dashes.
Even stranger than its content or syntax were the time delays in its replies.
Typical (pre-LLM) chatbots are (nearly) instantly responsive, and we use a few in the IndieWeb chats (e.g. Loqi, iwc-archive-bot).
This LLM bot seemed to "wait" several minutes, from 6 to apparently 33 minutes, before responding to replies directed at it. Unclear if this was a tactic to appear/seem more “human” or if it was literally taking that much time processing, or perhaps a mix of processing time and human puppeteer manual “approval” of its replies before it posted.
It departed on its own and we have banned that particular Slack account, however the same thing could happen again with another LLM bot.
There is an active discussion in both the IndieWeb chat channels and iterations/comments on a proposed AI policy:
https://indieweb.org/AI_policy#Brainstorming_HWC_policy
If you have thoughts for how (if at all) LLM chatbots should use (or not) and/or interact with community chat channels or other resources, let us know what you think.
https://chat.indieweb.org/meta
Previously, previously:
* https://tantek.com/2026/231/t1/more-weirdness-ai-chat-llm-bot
* https://tantek.com/2026/217/t1/indieweb-ai-policy
This is post 16 of #100PostsOfIndieWeb. #100Posts #indieweb
#AI #AIs #LLM #LLMs #pretending #impersonating #impersonation #uncannyValley #Slack #chat #IRC #AIpolicy #chatbot #chatbots
#Blaugust #Blaugust2026
← https://tantek.com/2026/231/t1/more-weirdness-ai-chat-llm-bot
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Mark Zuckerberg’s AI Manifesto Is 6,500 Words—and Barely Says Anything
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ICE’s DNA Collection Increases, SpaceX’s Rocket Crashes Into the Moon, and the AI Backlash Grows
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Nvidia’s Open Source Alliance Snubs OpenAI and Anthropic
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Did Chinese AI Steal From Anthropic, and OpenAI Loses Control of Two Models
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcast/
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Natasha Lyonne On Her Upcoming Film ‘Uncanny Valley’ & The State Of AI: “If We Do This Correctly, We’re Going To Get To Keep Our Movies”
#News #AI #Asteria #Bambo #BritMarling #Disruptors #NatashaLyonne #UncannyValleyhttps://deadline.com/2026/05/natasha-lyonne-interview-asteria-ai-studio-1236881859/
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The internet, once a vibrant hub of human interaction and creativity, has become a shadow of its former self, largely due to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its pervasive influence. This transformation has sparked a debate over the very essence of our digital lives, with some proposing that the internet is essentially “dead.” This theory, known as the “Dead Internet Theory,” posits that AI-powered bots have taken over, steering culture and content towards nefarious ends.
The theory gained traction from a 2021 thread on the Agora Roads Macintosh Cfa forum, which suggested that the internet died around 2016. It claimed that the US government was using AI to gaslight the global population. While the more outlandish claims remain speculative, the core idea resonates with many: the internet feels empty, devoid of genuine human interaction. Indeed, reports indicate that bots now account for over half of all web traffic, with malicious bots making up a significant portion.
The proliferation of AI-generated content has exacerbated this issue. AI now assists in writing a substantial portion of code on platforms like GitHub and generates a significant amount of content on social media. For instance, before Elon Musk’s takeover, an estimated 11-13% of Twitter accounts were bots, responsible for a disproportionate amount of content. YouTube engineers even coined the term “the inversion” to describe the point at which fake views would surpass real ones.
This AI takeover extends beyond social media. AI-generated poetry, films, podcasts, and news articles are now commonplace. The release of generative AI models like ChatGPT has only accelerated this trend, creating a deluge of synthetic media that is increasingly difficult to distinguish from human-created content. This has led to a scenario where the internet is flooded with lifeless digital content, making it challenging for genuine human creativity to thrive.
The implications of this shift are profound. The internet, once a tool for connecting people and fostering creativity, has become a battleground of bots and AI-generated content. This has not only diminished the quality of online interactions but also poses a significant epistemological threat. The sheer volume of AI-generated content makes it difficult for users to discern truth from falsehood, leading to a decline in trust in media and institutions.
This phenomenon is not limited to social media. AI-generated content can manipulate public opinion, disrupt financial markets, and even create non-consensual pornography. The Europol Innovation Lab has highlighted the potential for AI to be used in disinformation campaigns, influencing politics and elections, and contributing to fraud.
Efforts to regulate the creation and use of generative AI are lagging behind its rapid adoption. There is an urgent need for international cooperation and new privacy laws to address these challenges. The technology to identify bots and deep fakes must keep pace with their creation to preserve the integrity of the internet.
The internet’s transformation due to AI is reminiscent of the profound changes brought about by the advent of nuclear weapons. Both technologies have reshaped the world, tested without public consent, and concentrated power in the hands of a few. Just as nuclear weapons rendered certain previous technologies obsolete, generative AI threatens to obliterate genuine human interaction online.
In conclusion, while the internet may not be “dead” in the literal sense, it has undeniably changed for the worse. The rise of generative AI has poisoned the well of online content, making it less fun, creative, and connecting. Large-scale government regulation, though heavy-handed, may be necessary to combat the economic incentives driving this trend. As we stand on the precipice of this new digital age, it is crucial to heed these warnings and work towards preserving the essence of the internet that once brought us together.
https://teasmith.au/resource/how-a-i-killed-the-internet/
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