Meta’s AI drive could kill off social media | Katherine Dee ( nostr:nprofile1qqsx8ykr8ru3p9px0rumqfl7t7nccseh3q5f3dvvytwc2n8j5vpwpzqpzemhxue69uhkummnw3ezuerpw3sju6rpw4ej7hc2gza )

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'One potential response to AI saturation is a renaissance for human-centric media. Traditional — and, crucially, gatekept — media outlets such as the New York Times might experience renewed popularity when contrasted with the slop which otherwise dominates our feeds. Platforms such as Substack, which offer curated, paywalled environments, could become an “Etsy for words” in a world of mass-produced content and relationships. This could even benefit websites like OnlyFans, provided they maintain their focus on human creators — though it’s doubtful that the sex industry will emerge from the AI boom unscathed.'