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Global Survey Reveals Widespread Public Concern Over AI’s Societal Impact

A major international survey reveals that people across 25 countries are increasingly concerned about artificial intelligence’s impact on daily life. The polling data shows particularly high concern in the United States, Italy, Australia, and Brazil, with no country showing majority excitement about AI’s expanding role.

International Polling Shows Deepening Public Concern About AI

A comprehensive international survey conducted by the Pew Research Center has revealed that a significant majority of adults across 25 countries are “more concerned than excited” about the growing presence of artificial intelligence in daily life. According to reports, this sentiment reflects a global trend of increasing apprehension about AI’s societal impact.

by Michael Turner
Assistive Technology

Reddit Co-Founder Warns of ‘Dead Internet’ as Bots Dominate Web Traffic

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian has declared that “so much of the internet is dead” due to bot proliferation and AI-generated content. Recent cybersecurity data confirms nearly half of all internet traffic now comes from non-human sources, validating concerns about automated content overwhelming genuine human interaction online.

Internet Traffic Shifts Dramatically Toward Automated Sources

According to recent cybersecurity reports, the composition of internet traffic has undergone a dramatic transformation, with automated systems now accounting for nearly half of all online activity. Data from cybersecurity platform Cloudflare’s traffic analysis indicates that approximately one-third of all internet traffic over the past year originated from bots. Meanwhile, Imperva’s comprehensive “Bad Bot report” from July revealed an even more concerning statistic: nearly 50% of internet traffic comes from non-human sources, with 20% specifically classified as “bad bots” engaged in malicious activities.

by Michael Turner
Assistive TechnologyCybersecurity

Age Verification Systems Create ‘Papers, Please’ Internet Reality

Governments worldwide are implementing mandatory age verification systems that require ID checks for internet access. These measures create significant privacy risks while failing to effectively protect children online, according to digital rights experts.

The global push for mandatory age verification systems is creating what critics call a “papers, please” internet, where accessing basic online services requires handing over government-issued identification. What began as a seemingly abandoned UK proposal for physical “porn passes” in 2018 has evolved into sweeping legislation affecting social media platforms, educational resources, and everyday internet use across multiple countries. The rapid expansion of these requirements reflects growing governmental concerns about online safety but raises alarming questions about privacy, free speech, and digital accessibility.

The Evolution of Age Verification Mandates

by Jessica Moore P.E.