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The internet sucks now, and it happened on purpose

May 19, 2025 · 00:38:21

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Novelist Cory Doctorow explains the internet's decline.
Discusses intentional decisions leading to ads, bots, and AI slop.
Offers insights on how to fix the broken internet.

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