#Storage

The Future of the Internet Is Running Out of Space — And We’ll All Feel It

The internet is facing a growing storage crisis driven by AI-generated content, unlimited uploads, and rising cloud infrastructure costs. As platforms struggle with record-high user data storage, companies are left with two difficult choices: charge users for storing their data or aggressively purge inactive and old content. This shift could fundamentally change how people use the internet, as users increasingly resist paying for storage while already tolerating ads. The article explores how AI “slop,” cloud economics, and data overload are forcing major platforms to rethink their business models — and why this moment could redefine digital ownership, content permanence, and the future of online platforms.