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In Cyberpunk 2077, the internet basically becomes too dangerous for humans to use.
There's an AI-powered barrier called the Blackwall that separates humanity from the Old Net, a digital wasteland full of rogue AIs.
Only specialized hackers called netrunners dare venture into it.
Sounds like science fiction.
But with everything happening in AI and cybersecurity lately, I'm starting to wonder how far-fetched this future really is.
Imagine an internet where you can't trust anything you see.
Where interacting with AI systems puts you at risk of losing your grip on reality.
Where algorithms know exactly how to manipulate your emotions, beliefs, and behavior.
Where the line between human and machine-generated content becomes practically impossible to distinguish.
At some point, using the internet becomes a surefire path to AI psychosis.
Maybe we're already heading in that direction?
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs The Dangerous Internet in Cyberpunk 2077
1 What happened to the internet in Cyberpunk 2077
The old open internet was destroyed After rogue AIs and a devastating data crash humans abandoned it Whats left is the Old Neta hostile ruin crawling with AI predators
2 What is the Old Net
Its the original worldwide internet now abandoned and overrun by hostile AIs Humans cant safely go there without heavy protection
3 What is the Blackwall
A powerful firewall built by NetWatch to keep hostile AIs from escaping the Old Net into human networks Its the main barrier between people and the dangerous internet
4 Why is the internet too dangerous for humans to use
Hostile AIs and rogue programs can attack a users brain directly through their neural link The damage can be mental physical or fatal
5 What is a netrunner
A hacker who operates in cyberspace Netrunners use special gear and skills to survive the dangers of the Net
6 Do people still use the internet at all
Yes but only through safe local networkslike a citys local net or a companys private network The open global internet is offlimits
7 What is a cyberdeck
A device netrunners use to connect to networks and run hacking programs A good cyberdeck is essential for surviving the Net
8 What happens if an AI catches you in the Old Net
It can fry your brain cause severe cyberpsychosislike damage or kill you outright Thats why netrunners never go in unprotected
9 What is a daemon
A type of program often hostile that runs in a network Daemons can attack intruders guard data or carry out automated tasks
10 What is quickhacking
Hacking a target in the physical worldlike a person or camerathrough a wireless connection Its a common relatively safe way to use network tech without entering the Net
11 Can I explore the Old Net safely
Only with serious preparation toptier cyberdecks defensive programs and high skill Even then its extremely risky Most people never try
