Technology company Promise is working on a psychological horror film called "Touch Grass," built around the widely discussed "dead internet theory." The project is being produced by Chris White, known for producing "Backrooms."
The film follows a young woman who creates AI characters for a company. She eventually uncovers a disturbing secret: the digital copies of people are built from their deepest, most private desires.
What the dead internet theory claims
The dead internet theory holds that the web now contains almost no real human users, with artificial intelligence, bots and fake accounts controlling most online activity. The theory has gained wider attention recently as neural networks advance and engagement manipulation online increases.
