Prepare for more website shutdowns in the age of AI – but human inaction is the real culprit | Chris Stokel-Walker

Government websites in the Netherlands, Finland, and Wikimedia's systems have become unavailable due to website shutdowns. This is happening in the age of artificial intelligence, which is often blamed for the issue. However, the real culprit is human inaction: a lack of investment in website maintenance and security. As a result, parts of the internet are going dark, affecting public services and online information. This highlights the need for developers to prioritize website security and maintenance to prevent further shutdowns.

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The article highlights the vulnerability of websites to shutdowns in the age of AI, which could lead to a loss of confidence in the tech sector. The author's warning about the need for more than just a handful of developers to keep the internet safe suggests

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