Is social media dead?

Social media is undergoing a fundamental shift as artificial intelligence increasingly replaces human-driven interaction. While platforms like Facebook and MySpace originated as tools for personal connection, the rise of AI-generated content—such as surreal, digitally altered imagery—has blurred the lines between human and machine creation. This evolution, coupled with the transformation of platforms like Twitter into hubs for intense political discourse, has shattered the illusion of the internet as a purely recreational space. Consequently, social media activity has declined since 2022. Industry expert Kyle Chaker suggests that while tech behemoths continue to push AI as a novelty, users are likely to gravitate toward smaller, more intimate online communities and individual creator voices to find authentic engagement. This transition reflects a growing desire for meaningful human connection over the automated output currently favored by large-scale networks.