I think one of the best developments in our AI culture was recently rolled out by LinkedIn. Users can now tag posts they come across as “AI Slop.” All you have to do is tap the three dots on top of an uncreative and obviously AI-generated post and select the “seems like AI slop” option. The action will limit the reach of the robot-produced post and also better train LinkedIn to spot AI-made garbage.

I support the “Seems like AI slop” option recently rolled out by LinkedIn.

My opinion is that in order to allow a new technology to flourish, you must identify/eradicate the harmful ways it is being used. AI has genuinely helped those intimidated by writing become more comfortable with it. However, it has also proven to be a slop-producer that enables laziness.

After tweaks, evolution, and trial-and-error, LinkedIn emerged as a powerhouse social media channel over the course of this decade. It truly helped and engaged working professionals by opening the door for thought leadership, best practices, and workplace triumphs/challenges.

Unfortunately, AI slop has made it a dumpster fire over the last 18 months.

Scroll for a couple minutes and the amount of regurgitated, cliché-filled, emoji-packed trash is overwhelming. It has totally stripped LinkedIn of what made it unique and worthwhile.

I commend LinkedIn for introducing this feature, even if it means a hit in usership. Claude also recently took a similar step by inserting digital watermarks into text and graphics generated on its platform. Again, it is risky as it might alienate its client base, but it needs to be done in order to discourage thoughtless generation.

As I have said numerous times, AI needs to be used to help the brainstorming and/or refining process. Ordering it to create entire documents, plans, and (oh, yes) social media posts will continue to produce sloppiness. Don’t Blink.