

189 | The end of the internet as we know it, Higher education AI crisis, AI avatars influencing court cases, and more important AI news for the week ending on May 16th, 2025
70 snips May 17, 2025
Is the internet as we know it fading away? Recent data reveals a drop in website traffic as AI tools surge. There's an exploration of AI's influence on education, with students relying heavily on AI for assignments, raising concerns about future workforce readiness. Digital avatars are now impacting courtroom decisions, sparking ethical debates. Meanwhile, AI investment trends could reshape global power dynamics, with Saudi Arabia betting big on AI infrastructure. Prepare for an AI-first world!
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Internet Traffic Shifts to AI Agents
- Internet traffic to nine of the top ten websites is declining sharply while ChatGPT climbs rapidly in popularity.
- The shift from traditional browsing to AI-agent mediated search will transform online business traffic and revenue models.
Prepare Businesses for AI Agents
- Start researching how AI agents will impact your industry and adapt faster than competitors.
- Prepare your business to build agent-friendly backend integration to capture future market share.
AI Crisis in Higher Education
- Up to 90% of higher education assignments are being completed using AI by students.
- This challenges academic integrity and questions preparedness of graduates for non-AI work environments.