Tech Won't Save Us Facebook Is the Zombie Internet w/ Jason Koebler
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Jul 4, 2024 
Guest Jason Koebler discusses the AI-generated spam on Facebook, the platform's lack of control, and the concept of the 'zombie internet.' They explore AI altering content, Facebook's decline, and the impact on user behavior. Also covered are the financial benefits of AI content and changes in the platform's algorithm.
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Facebook Is A Zombie Internet
- Facebook is not dead but a zombie: lots of real users interact with abundant AI-generated content and bots.
- Real accounts can be co-opted to amplify fake content, creating a parasitic mix of human and bot activity.
Tracing Viral AI Dog Images
- Jason traced viral wood-carving dog images and found hundreds of AI-variant reposts across Facebook.
- A Facebook group called "Um, Isn't That AI?" and a New Zealander's spreadsheet helped him map repeated variants and sources.
Platform Features Enable Hidden Abuse
- Facebook's many legacy features (groups, pages, events, files) create hidden places where rule-breaking content hides and spreads.
- Spam, porn, and malware often exploit nested features then surface via shares and algorithm boosts.