“The “Dead Internet Theory” is a concept suggesting that the internet has largely been abandoned by humans and replaced by non-human activity. It posits that most online content, interactions, and engagement metrics are driven by bots, algorithms, and artificial intelligence, creating the illusion of a vibrant, human-driven web.”
I don’t think it’s true. While I think it’s possible, even likely that bot traffic outnumbers humans now, it’s not humans leaving therefore not the internet being abandoned, just exponentially more bots. And while that includes bots pretending to be human, there’s no proof that’s anywhere near most bot traffic.