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The Internet's Oldest Content: Cats and Porn
Original: The Internet Runs on Cats and Porn. It’s About to Get Cattier and Pornier
WIRED argues that despite decades of technological change, two kinds of content still dominate online activity: cats and adult material. The piece suggests both are set to become even more prevalent, as AI-generated media makes producing endless cat videos and pornography cheaper and easier than ever. The argument has drawn attention for its blunt framing of what actually sustains internet traffic and platform economics.
Why now: The rise of AI-generated content is renewing debate about what kinds of media dominate the internet.
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