> But the slop tide threatens some of the key functions of the web, clogging search results with nonsense, overwhelming small institutions like Clarkesworld, an

> But the slop tide threatens some of the key functions of the web, clogging search results with nonsense, overwhelming small institutions like Clarkesworld, and generally polluting the already fragile information ecosystem of the internet. Forget the hype. The real achievement of AI will be to destroy the internet, at least the Wikipedia-esqe mode of pseudonymous online collaboration producing serviceable and easily-accessible knowledge at a low price. Silicon Valley will destroy its most successful creation. If we're lucky, we'll return to reprise of a pre-1995 information ecosystem, run by very offline in-person contacts where personal reputation keeps the slop in check.