If distrust and AI overload continue to grow, social ties will likely shift, not disappear. Something like this:

Smaller, denser circles. People tend to take refuge in groups where they can look someone in the eye, or at least know their reputation. Neighborhoods, intimate chats, and communities with clear rules gain value.

Tribes and echo chambers. Some members of the public may lock themselves into bubbles where "everyone thinks like me," because there's too much uncertainty outside. This creates internal cohesion, but separates them from the rest.

Greater demand for authenticity. Appreciation for what feels alive will increase: physical encounters, unfiltered voices, brands or projects with radical transparency. Spontaneity becomes a luxury.

Surveillance fatigue. Constantly checking to see if something is fake is exhausting; some people will prefer to disconnect or consume only "risk-free" entertainment; others will embrace total cynicism ("nothing matters, everything is fake").

New rituals of verification. Stamps, digital signatures, credentials, live videos… gestures that were once bureaucratic could be transformed into signs of emotional trust: “I believe you because I saw you verify.” Yes, there's a disturbing edge there. The very gestures that attempt to build trust—proof of identity, digital signatures, live videos—can feel like surveillance if they become a requirement for everything.

When verification is occasional, in clear contexts (e.g., payments, medical procedures), it's usually accepted. But if every interaction requires showing credentials, recording yourself, taking fingerprints, etc., it ends up feeling like you have to prove you exist before anyone will believe you. This erodes spontaneity, creates social pressure ("Why didn't you verify your account?"), and can exclude those who don't have the means or desire to go through the filters.

The key is to ensure that "rituals" remain tools, not closed doors: used judiciously, voluntary, proportional to the risk. Otherwise, the search for certainty can end up as oppressive as the fear of deception that gave rise to it.

The result is not just fewer or more ties, but different ties: more selective, perhaps more intense, with an underlying sense of alertness that wasn't there before. How each person experiences this will depend on how much support they find—community, critical education, spaces where it's still possible to relax and trust.