{
  "id": 224682,
  "title": "AI slop, privacy fears, and endless scrolling are making people fall out of love with the internet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/ai-slop-privacy-fears-and-endless-scrolling-are-making-people-fall",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-06T14:47:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechSpot",
    "slug": "techspot",
    "url": "https://www.techspot.com/news/113383-ai-slop-privacy-fears-endless-scrolling-making-people.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The internet once thrived on memes and funny videos, but modern users are growing increasingly disillusioned with their online experience. A recent survey conducted by personal-data removal service, Incogni, reveals that 50% of respondents expect their personal data to be exposed, with only 11% disagreeing with this statement. This concern is particularly prevalent among Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2012), who feel the most confident about their data safety, although even they are still wary, with 47% believing their information will be compromised.\n\nGen X (born between 1965 and 1980) is the most pessimistic group, with 56% expressing concern over data breaches. Regret over sharing personal information online and anxiety about data theft are also widespread, with 63% of participants feeling anxious about the possibility of their data being stolen. The rise of AI-generated content has further complicated the online landscape, as almost half of the participants are unsure what is real due to the abundance of AI-generated photos, videos, and news reports.\n\n27% of respondents are frustrated by the sheer amount of AI slop they encounter, while 1 in 4 people are bothered by the lack of accountability for deepfake creators. The proliferation of AI has made 27% of users want to spend less time online, a sentiment comparable to the frustration caused by spam emails in the 1990s.\n\nSocial media is another major source of discontent, with 47% of people having deleted an account or messaging app due to stress, anxiety, or privacy concerns. Of those who have left, 41% did so over privacy issues. A hypothetical scenario where users could pay for an internet with no tracking or algorithmic feeds was proposed, with only 29% expressing interest, mostly from high-income groups. The remaining 71% either disagree or remain undecided, highlighting the difficulties in creating a trustworthy online environment amidst privacy violations, AI-generated content, and the pervasive influence of social media.",
  "summary": "A survey by personal-data removal service Incogni illustrates the changing attitudes toward the internet. Given the company's business, it's little surprise to see a focus on data breaches. Read Entire Article",
  "key_points": [],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}