The internet is dying — researchers uncovered 200 fake AI websites you’ve likely visited

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Fraudsters are no longer just writing fake articles — they’re building 'slop factories.' A massive investigation into the 'AutoBait' network has just exposed 200 websites that were caught using hidden AI prompts to intentionally manipulate readers' emotions for profit.

First reported by Axios, an investigation has uncovered a network of more than 200 websites publishing AI-generated articles designed purely to capture advertising revenue, highlighting how easy it has become to mass-produce fake content online.