Imagine a world where almost everything you read online wasn't written by a person, but by a computer. This isn't a sci-fi movie plot; it's what might happen soon because of something
called LLMs (Language Learning Models). These are smart computer programs that learn how to write like us by reading a lot of stuff written by humans. The more they write, the more they learn, and then they write even more. It's like a loop that keeps going.
Here are some General Numbers about the AI usage.
AI Usage on the Internet: Key Statistics
Statistic | Percentage |
Internet traffic involving AI-driven systems (chatbots, virtual assistants) | >60% |
Companies using AI in their business | 35% |
Customer interactions expected to be handled without human agents by 2025 | 85% |
Online content potentially generated by AI by 2030 | 70% |
Consumers preferring AI-driven interactions for certain customer service inquiries | 50% |
"Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master." - Christian Lous Lange.
So, what can we do to keep the human touch around? It's all about making sure there's still a place for real people's ideas and creativity on the internet. We need to find ways to highlight and celebrate human-made content, ensuring that the unique spark of human creativity isn't lost in a sea of computer-generated text.
voices, and that's kind of boring.
In Short
We're at a point where we need to figure out how to make sure the internet stays a place for us, not just for smart computer programs. By paying attention to what's human-made and what's
not, we can try to keep the internet real and fun.