A developer argues that 'trad slop'—formulaic, conventional writing that mimics established styles—is worse than AI-generated content, claiming it stifles originality and authenticity in publishing. The piece critiques the publishing industry's reliance on safe, marketable tropes over genuine creativity.
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https://novelarcade.substack.com/p/whats-worse-than-ai-slop-trad-slop Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49321737
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