For example, in 2009, Wired reported that Demand Media—owner of eHow—was publishing one million items per month, the equivalent of four English-language Wikipedias annually.
For instance, writers may be compensated $3.50 per article, though some prolific contributors can produce enough content to earn a living.
A report by NewsGuard in 2023 identified over 140 internationally recognized brands supporting AI-driven content farms.
[8] Critics argue that content farms prioritize SEO and ad revenue over factual accuracy and relevance.
[9] Critics also highlight the potential for misinformation, such as conspiracy theories and fake product reviews, being spread through AI-generated content.