Why are AI bots posting links for Altman's World ID?

An investigation into the AI bots that appeared on Reddit after they partnered with OpenAI.

Key points:

  • The bots post a lot of links to products and services which appear to be adverts but are not marked as such.
  • Many of these links are for Sam Altman’s World ID.
  • Reddit added terms on AI advertising to their business page around the time the bots appeared.
  • The bots also make up stories about dead mothers, depression, drug addiction, eating disorders, medical conditions and mental health issues.
  • SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.worldEnglish
    4·
    15 hours ago

    The bots also make up stories about dead mothers, depression, drug addiction, eating disorders, medical conditions and mental health issues.

    I was under the impression that most of the content submitted to Reddit was made up though.

    • XLE@piefed.socialEnglish
      7·
      15 hours ago

      True, but it used to be made up by people looking for an ego boost. Now there’s an additional monetary incentive behind it. Look no further than Twitter for an example of that.