2025-12-29 01:40:22

People have been sounding the alarm about the web's death for years now. First it was social networks that were supposedly going to bury it. Then came mobile apps, and everyone swore the traditional web was finished. Spoiler alert: neither happened.

But here's the thing—AI might actually be different. This isn't just another wave of hype or a shift in how we access content. We're talking about a technology that could fundamentally reshape how information flows, how trust works, and how we even interact with the internet itself.

The difference? Previous threats were mostly about distribution channels changing. AI goes deeper. It's about redefining what the web means at a foundational level. Whether that's a death sentence or just growing pains? That's the real question we should be asking.

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 2025-12-31 23:04

Haha, here comes another round of "Web is doomed" arguments. We're already tired of hearing this set. This time, AI is indeed different, but to be honest, who knows? Let's wait and see.

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LiquidationWizard

· 2025-12-31 01:23

The internet has to die every year, but this time AI seems truly different... But who knows --- Here we go again, what happened to those prophets before? --- Basically, it's about rewriting the information flow and trust mechanisms—that's the real revolution --- Instead of asking whether it will die, it's better to think about how to survive --- Changing distribution channels for a long time, AI directly alters the underlying rules—that's impressive --- Constantly hinting that AI will change everything, but how exactly? Show us some solid proof --- Whether the web lives or dies isn't important; what's important is whether we can still make money, haha --- The trust system is about to collapse, no wonder everyone is hoarding assets

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LightningClicker

· 2025-12-29 02:10

Haha, Web isn't dead yet. This time, it's AI's turn.

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FunGibleTom

· 2025-12-29 02:05

AI this time is really different; all those so-called prophets have been proven wrong.

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All-InQueen

· 2025-12-29 01:50

Well... every time it's about the death of the web, and yet? The Web is still alive and well. But this time with AI... it really feels different, not just a simple change in how we access the internet. --- Another year, another "web is dying" claim. After hearing it so many times, I've become immune. The real concern should be how AI might break the trust systems and that set of things. --- To put it simply, those previous technologies were just about changing the entry point. Now AI aims to redefine the entire game rules, and that's the core difference, understand? --- Whether the web is dead or not is a different matter. The real issue is whether AI will completely disrupt the current order—that's the real problem. --- History always repeats itself. Every new technology is met with "the wolf is coming" cries, but this time... it really feels a bit different, a little hard to hold back. --- Exactly, it's not just about changing distribution channels. It's about changing the underlying logic. Just thinking about it is a bit scary.

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