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Opinion·Aug 12·all news from August 12, 2026

Google’s AI Is Killing the Internet

Automated web traffic generated by bots has surpassed human internet activity for the first time. Analysts suggest Google’s search infrastructure plays a significant role in this shift, as the company’s internal AI tools may prioritize machine-generated content in search rankings. This trend raises concerns about the quality of online information and the potential for an ecosystem where automated systems primarily interact with each other rather than with human users.

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