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[–] snooggums@piefed.world 104 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (22 children)

Back in 2023, we reported on AI-generated influencers that were pulling thousands of reactions per thirst trap on Instagram.

Anything but the metric system!

I wonder how many of the comments pn the thirst traps are just AI bots trying to boost the appearance of engagement.

[–] Anchorxiety@reddthat.com 34 points 1 day ago (14 children)

The internet is just bots talking to each other! Are you a bot? Am I a bot? Who knows?

[–] aaa@piefed.ca 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog

[–] MegaMichelle@a2mi.social 4 points 23 hours ago

@aaa

on the fediverse, everyone at least suspects you're a dog.

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