that most of the internet's content is generated  by intelligent bots and manipulated by algorithms,  

outweighing organic human activity. The theory  posits that this began around 2016 or 2017,  

contributing to the perceived decline in human  use of social media platforms. It emerged from  

concerns about increasing reliance on AI  and potential vulnerabilities in our digital  

infrastructure. Evidence cited includes  the rise of AI technologies like ChatGPT,  

a 2016 report finding that bots constituted 52%  of web traffic, and instances of suspected bot  

activity on Twitter and YouTube. The theory has  sparked debate among technology enthusiasts,  

researchers, and futurists about the  authenticity and veracity of online content.