The Great Extinction: How AI is Destroying the Internet

AI assistants are fundamentally reshaping the internet ecosystem by providing immediate answers and eliminating the need for users to visit information websites. Traffic to knowledge sources like Wikipedia has plummeted 23%, while entertainment platforms thrive because they offer emotional experiences AI can't replicate. This digital extinction threatens diverse information sources, creates knowledge monopolies, and may ultimately lead to "digital inbreeding" as AI learns from AI-generated content rather than human wisdom.