Core Viewpoint - The concept of "the internet is dead" is gaining traction, with industry leaders like Alexis Ohanian and Sam Altman discussing the decline of genuine human activity online and the rise of AI-generated content [2][3]. Group 1: AI-Generated Content (AIGC) Impact - AIGC is pervasive, with examples of AI-generated videos achieving millions of views, indicating a significant shift in content consumption [4]. - The distinction between User-Generated Content (UGC) and AIGC is becoming blurred, raising questions about the relevance of traditional measures of internet vitality [7][10]. - AIGC tools are seen as beneficial for creators, allowing them to realize their creative visions more effectively, akin to how tube paints revolutionized painting for artists in the 19th century [9][10]. Group 2: Concerns and Challenges - There are concerns about the sustainability of AI models trained on synthetic data, which may lead to a decline in content quality and potential model failure [11][13]. - The need for content provenance and authenticity is highlighted, with initiatives like C2PA and digital watermarking being developed to ensure the traceability of AI-generated content [14]. Group 3: Evolution of the Internet - Historical parallels are drawn between the evolution of entertainment technologies and the current state of the internet, suggesting that while UGC may decline, new opportunities will emerge as technology evolves [15][19]. - The ongoing evolution of the internet is framed as a natural process, where new technologies will continue to reshape the landscape, similar to past technological shifts [20].

司马徒林 腾讯研究院特约作者 互联网又要"死"了。 这一次的"死因"，是内涝。 根据《财富》报道，今年10月，Reddit联合创始人Alexis Ohanian在接受采访时表示，"互联网已死"已经不再 是耸人听闻的冰山阴谋论： "你们所有人都已经证明，现如今互联网大部分内容已经'死亡'了——就是所谓的'互联网已死'理论，不是 吗？无论是机器人的操作、准人工智能的产物，还是领英上的'糟粕 （slop） '……人类的真实活动，例如直 播观众和直播内容，对于现如今的注意力经济学，愈发显得珍贵。" 身为"互联网首页"的精神领袖，Alexis Ohanian的发言，引来不少圈内人士的关注。不仅如此，AI行业标志 性人物Sam Altman近期的看法，也成为了聚光灯的焦点： 我从来都没有把 " 互联网已死 " 理论看作大事儿，但在现如今，似乎确实有很多大语言模型驱动的 Twitter 账户 正在运行。 ——Sam Altman 个人推文， 2025/9/4 行业领袖下场发言，立刻引发很大反响——从海外到国内，从Reddit的讨论版到公众号文章，各执一词的观 点一时间涌出，但在结论上似乎依旧不乏讨论余地。 那么，这一次的互 ...