In a fascinating turn of events, AI crawlers now account for half of all internet traffic, surpassing human activity. These bots, which tirelessly navigate the web to gather data, are crucial for training AI systems like ChatGPT. However, their dominance is causing friction. Websites are pushing back, fearing that these AI entities might undermine their business models. This resistance, while understandable, threatens the open nature of the internet. Meanwhile, the energy consumption of AI remains a concern, with no clear data on how much power these systems will eventually require. Despite this, the US and UK have not signed an international AI declaration, highlighting a lack of consensus on AI regulation.
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