The Digital Press

Show HN posts on Hacker News have increasingly featured AI-related projects, now making up over 20% of submissions, yet these posts receive less than half the votes and comments compared to non-AI posts.

Why it matters: AI-related posts dominate Show HN but garner significantly less community engagement, indicating possible fatigue or lower interest.

The big picture: AI-themed submissions surged sharply starting in 2023, reflecting broader tech trends but not necessarily higher quality or discussion.

Stunning stat: In 2018, only 1 in 63 Show HN posts mentioned AI; by 2025, it's more than 1 in 4.6 posts.

Commenters say: Many express mixed feelings—some are annoyed by AI content flooding the site, others appreciate the persistence of non-AI innovation, and some suggest filtering tools to manage content.