LinkedIn set to crack down on posts with AI slop – here’s what to know

LinkedIn is testing a 'seems like AI slop' button that lets users flag posts suspected of being AI-generated, following a 404 Media report estimating that 41% of long-form and 30% of short-form posts on the platform are likely AI-generated. Hari Srinivasan, LinkedIn's chief product officer, confirmed the company's commitment to tackling 'AI slop' to preserve authentic human interaction, and the platform is replacing its 'enhance with AI' drafting option with a proofreading tool. Other platforms, including Meta and Reddit, have also recently restricted AI-generated content.

LinkedIn set to crack down on posts with AI slop – here’s what to know LinkedIn /topic/linkedin is reportedly testing a new 'seems like AI /topic/ai slop' button, allowing users to flag posts suspected of being generated by artificial intelligence /topic/artificial-intelligence .- This initiative follows a 404 Media report indicating that a significant percentage of LinkedIn's long-form 41% and short-form 30% posts are likely AI-generated. - Hari Srinivasan, LinkedIn's chief product officer, confirmed the company's commitment to tackling 'AI slop' to preserve authentic human interaction and perspectives on the platform. - The professional networking site is also replacing its 'enhance with AI' post-drafting option with a proofreading tool that avoids significant AI-driven content rewriting. - Other major platforms, including Meta /topic/meta which removed its Muse Image tool and Reddit, have also recently implemented measures to address or restrict AI-generated content following user concerns.