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- As of June 2026, approximately 50% of Hacker News daily top stories are about AI or generated by AI.
- The author conducted a systematic survey in February and June 2026, finding AI-related content rose from 40% to 50% of top stories.
- AI topics dominate nearly daily lineups, with some days having 4 out of 5 top stories about AI, including vendor announcements and op-eds.
- Detection tool Pangram was used to identify AI-written stories; findings suggest many top stories are AI-generated, with some false negatives.
- AI-related content extends to comments, with toxic commenting being a common issue on the platform.
- The shift toward AI dominance feels more profound than prior tech trends like cryptocurrencies and NFTs around 2018.