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“Dead Internet theory” comes to life with new AI-powered social media app


SocialAI takes the social media "filter bubble" to an extreme with 100% fake interactions.

On Monday, software developer Michael Sayman launched a new AI-populated social network app called SocialAI that feels like it's bringing that conspiracy theory to life, allowing users to interact solely with AI chatbots instead of other humans. After its creator announced SocialAI as "a private social network where you receive millions of AI-generated comments offering feedback, advice & reflections on each post you make," computer security specialist Ian Coldwater quipped on X, "This sounds like actual hell." Attempts to eke out strongly negative reactions from the AI are typically unsuccessful, with the bots avoiding personal attacks even when users maximize settings for trolling and sarcasm.

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