Tech Won't Save Us Facebook Is the Zombie Internet w/ Jason Koebler
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Jul 4, 2024 
Guest Jason Koebler discusses the AI-generated spam on Facebook, the platform's lack of control, and the concept of the 'zombie internet.' They explore AI altering content, Facebook's decline, and the impact on user behavior. Also covered are the financial benefits of AI content and changes in the platform's algorithm.
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Porn File With Malware In An Event
- Jason describes porn that carried malware hidden inside an event file and then shared to a large fan page.
- That example showed how complex feature chains can expose many users to harmful content.
Moderation Has Been Dialed Back
- Facebook once tried to moderate extensively but has since relaxed enforcement and now tolerates spam and AI content unless it's overtly illegal.
- Koebler argues Meta is testing how much it can leave on the platform without major advertiser fallout.
Evolution Of AI Spam Styles
- AI content trends evolved from realistic fakes to surreal, deformed, and attention-grabbing images like Shrimp Jesus.
- Creators mass-produce many slight variations to bypass repost detection and keep content treated as fresh by algorithms.