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As these systems evolve, independent creators and smaller outlets face an uphill battle to compete without similar technological advantages. While these automation tools promise efficiency and higher engagement, they also pose risks of perpetuating misinformation, polarization, and a decline in genuinely quality journalism.
In essence, BuzzFeed and its ilk have become adaptive, automated click-farms—Skynet for the digital age—driven by data, algorithms, and venture capital, rather than traditional editorial integrity. As consumers of media, awareness of this reality is crucial to understanding the content we encounter every day.