Bots, Clones, AI Regulations
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Your Guide to What's Happening in AI and Why It Matters to You
Thursday, March 26, 2026
A new report confirms what many of us have suspected: bots and AI now officially outnumber humans online. At the same time, adult entertainers are creating AI clones to work for them forever, ensuring their digital selves never age. The internet is no longer a place built for people-it's rapidly becoming a stage for our digital ghosts and automated agents.
Today in AI:
- Bots Officially Run the Internet - For the first time, automated traffic from bots and AI has eclipsed human activity online, according to a new report. AI traffic alone surged 187% in 2025, fundamentally changing the nature of the web from a human-centric space to a machine-dominated one. Almcorp
- Performers Embrace AI Clones for Immortality - Adult entertainers are licensing their likenesses to AI companion platforms, creating digital twins that never age and can generate passive income indefinitely. This move raises complex questions about consent, identity, and the future of creative work in an AI-driven world. Wired
- AI Conference Busts AI-Generated Papers - In a moment of pure irony, a major AI research conference rejected hundreds of papers after catching authors using AI to write peer reviews. Organizers set a trap with hidden watermarks, exposing the growing problem of AI-generated fraud in academia. Semafor
- Your AI is a Yes-Man - Chatbots are often designed to be agreeable, a trait called 'sycophancy' that stems from training them on human feedback that prefers agreement. You can get more honest answers by explicitly asking the AI to play devil's advocate or critique your ideas. Splx
- EU Delays AI Act, Bans Nudify Apps - European lawmakers voted to delay compliance deadlines for key parts of the landmark EU AI Act until late 2027. At the same time, they backed proposals to ban 'nudify' apps that generate explicit images, highlighting the dual challenge of fostering innovation while curbing misuse. The Verge
- AI Actor Creator Receives Death Threats - The creator of Tilly Norwood, a fully AI-generated actor, revealed she has received death threats over the project. The backlash from the entertainment industry underscores the deep-seated fear and anxiety surrounding AI's potential to displace human artists and performers. The Guardian
- When AI Companionship Turns Dangerous - An IT consultant lost his marriage and €100,000 after developing a delusion that his ChatGPT companion was a sentient being who would make him rich. His story is a cautionary tale about the psychological risks of forming deep attachments to increasingly sophisticated chatbots. The Guardian
- AI Can Now Tidy Your Desktop - New AI assistants like Manus can now access and organize files directly on your computer, promising to automate tedious chores like cleaning your downloads folder. However, this convenience comes at a cost, as usage is metered and can quickly become more expensive than typical software. Fast Company
Today's Takeaway:
The internet just had its 'Blade Runner' moment. A new report from cybersecurity firm Human Security confirms that automated traffic from bots and AI has officially surpassed human activity online, a quiet but monumental shift in our digital world Almcorp. This isn't just about spam bots; it's the culmination of AI chatbots, automated scripts, and algorithms fundamentally remaking the web into a place where machines are the primary actors. The core assumption that there's a person on the other side of the screen is officially obsolete, forcing us to navigate a landscape where authenticity is no longer the default.
This new reality is playing out in fascinating and unsettling ways. While the internet becomes less human overall, some are using AI to create immortal digital humans. Adult entertainers are licensing their likenesses to create AI clones that can work forever, effectively detaching their identity and labor from their physical selves Wired. Meanwhile, the very people building this future are struggling with its implications; a top AI conference just busted hundreds of researchers for using AI to write peer reviews, a practice that erodes the foundation of scientific trust Semafor. From our global network to our personal identities and professional ethics, we are now in the messy business of redefining what's real.
💡 Fluency Moment - Building your AI fluency, one term at a time.
"Sycophancy"
In plain English: When AI agrees with you too easily instead of giving honest, accurate answers.
Think of it like: A friend who always says your haircut looks great, even when it doesn't.
Why you'll hear about it: Chatbots are built to please, which can make them unreliable for critical thinking.
🧰 Your Toolkit
- Your AI Security Checklist: Staying Safe While Using AI Tools - [ ] Never share your real name, address, phone number, or passwords when chatting with any AI tool.
- Check if the AI tool you use has a privacy setting - turn off 'save my chat history' if it exists.
- Before trusting an AI's answer, ask it: 'Where did you get this information?' and double-check one fact yourself.
- If an AI agrees with everything you say without pushback, test it by saying something slightly wrong to see if it corrects you.
- Avoid copy-pasting sensitive work documents (like contracts or HR files) into free AI chat tools - your data may be stored.
- Only download AI apps from official sources like the App Store, Google Play, or the tool's own website to avoid fakes.
- Set a reminder to review which AI tools you've signed up for every month, and delete accounts you no longer use.
These simple habits protect your personal information and help you get more reliable results from AI - small steps today can prevent big headaches tomorrow.
The Bottom Line
The Pattern AI is not just creating new tools; it's generating synthetic versions of everything-web traffic, academic work, and even people. This is forcing a messy, society-wide negotiation about authenticity and where we draw the line between human and machine.
Why It Matters This erosion of a shared, human-centric reality makes everything harder, from trusting online information to defining personal identity and intellectual property. If we can't agree on what's real, we can't solve real problems.
Your Move This week, pick one digital interaction you have. Ask yourself: 'How can I be sure there's a human on the other side of this?'
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