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OpenAI CEO hints that popular internet theory could be true

Sam Altman, the chief executive of ChatGPT creators OpenAI, has suggested that there might be some truth in the “dead internet theory”. (Yui Mok/PA) — Sam Altman, the chief executive of ChatGPT creators OpenAI, has suggested that there might be some truth in the “dead internet theory”. (Yui Mok/PA) (PA Archive)

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has indicated that there may be some truth to the 'dead internet theory', which suggests most online content and users are AI-generated.
Altman, who previously dismissed the theory, cited the increasing number of large language model (LLM)-run Twitter accounts as a reason for his changed view.
LLMs are the foundational technology behind AI systems such as ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI.
His statement drew criticism from users who argued that OpenAI's own work has directly contributed to the proliferation of AI-generated content online.
Some observers linked Altman's comments to his World Network project, formerly Worldcoin, which aims to verify human identity online to combat AI influence.

ChatGPT boss suggests the ‘dead internet theory’ might be correct — In full