The short version

Bob Hoffman predicted on July 6, 2026: “They (online publishers) all they don't really care about what the content is. They pretend they care, but they don't. They just want content that's going to attract eyeballs and keep them there for a long time and take you down rabbit holes through the algorithms. And it's a very simple economic process.…

Prediction by

Bob Hoffman

On July 6, 2026

“They (online publishers) all they don't really care about what the content is. They pretend they care, but they don't. They just want content that's going to attract eyeballs and keep them there for a long time and take you down rabbit holes through the algorithms. And it's a very simple economic process. That's how they make money. and it's doing a lot of harm to the world and particularly to kids. But there is no one willing to step in and stop it.”

Follow-up

The prediction describes an ongoing systemic issue regarding platform incentives and their impact on children. This issue is still highly relevant and contentious, with evolving discussions around regulation and corporate responsibility.

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