We Can't Let AI Writing Take over the Internet

AI-generated content has surged across the internet, permeating social media, news outlets, and publishing, with estimates showing nearly 40% of English webpages significantly AI-authored by mid-2026. This flood of AI writing includes fake recipes, biographies, images, and op-eds, disrupting traditional media and raising concerns about the quality and authenticity of written content. The trend highlights challenges for education and the preservation of human fidelity in writing.