SIASUN(SZ:300024) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-07 05:45Core Viewpoint - The rise of AI-generated content is overwhelming traditional content creation, leading to a decline in quality and authenticity across the internet, raising concerns about the future of human-generated content and the integrity of information sources [1][3][21]. Group 1: Impact of AI on Content Creation - In 2025, Amazon's Kindle Unlimited halted new submissions due to an influx of AI-generated novels surpassing human review capacity [1]. - By 2023, ChatGPT was generating more text daily than all human authors combined, while Midjourney produced images at a rate ten times that of global photographers [6]. - The phenomenon of "AI slop" refers to the mass production of low-quality, machine-generated content, which is often optimized for search engines to gain visibility [8][9]. Group 2: Economic Incentives and Content Quality - The cost of AI-generated content is significantly lower than that of human-created content, leading to a situation where quality and profitability are disconnected [9]. - A study revealed that 85% of the top search results for "best Bluetooth headphones" were AI-generated fake review sites, highlighting the prevalence of misleading content [8]. Group 3: The "Death of the Internet" Theory - The "death of the internet" theory suggests that AI has taken over much of online activity, with real human users constituting less than half of the engagement [11]. - Research indicates that 15% of Twitter accounts are automated bots, and 60% of videos in certain YouTube channels are AI-generated, raising concerns about the authenticity of online interactions [11]. Group 4: Challenges in Information Consumption - The shift from active information seeking to passive consumption through AI tools risks diminishing critical thinking skills and information diversity [14][15]. - AI tends to provide consensus answers, filtering out controversial or minority viewpoints, which are essential for a comprehensive understanding of complex issues [14]. Group 5: The Future of Content Creation and Value - The economic value of human creativity is threatened as AI lowers the barriers to content creation, leading to structural unemployment in creative fields [21]. - Solutions proposed include mandatory labeling of AI-generated content, development of content traceability technologies, and a shift in societal values towards quality over quantity in content [21][22].