'Enshittification' blamed for fewer NZers feeling positive about the internet
4 hours ago
- #digital-satisfaction
- #AI-concerns
- #internet-trends
- Only 72% of New Zealanders believe the positives of the internet outweigh the negatives, down from 90% in 2019.
- Nearly half of Kiwis spend four or more hours online daily, yet satisfaction is declining due to 'enshittification'—prioritizing profit over user experience.
- 60% of New Zealanders use AI weekly, but 68% are concerned about AI generating harmful content.
- AI can amplify harmful online activities like scams and phishing at unprecedented speeds.
- AI adoption has rapidly increased, becoming a daily tool in most households, but requires better government policy guidance.