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The Rise of AI Slop Tools

A social media dispute over alleged copying of AI tools drew 92,100 views on a September 10, 2026 post, after Julian Hespenheide (@julihespenheide) asked how many more "tools" were stolen, comparing an original on the left against what he called a blatant copy. The exchange followed Brett (@BrettFromDJ) announcing 5 brand new mini tools added to Playgrnd.tools, while MEK.txt (@michaelmicasso) wrote that "the train has departed and the only way to stop it is by a dangerous derailment.

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The Rise of AI Slop Tools
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Julian Hespenheide@julihespenheidei wonder how many more of these so called "tools" were stolen? original (left) vs. the blatant copy.Brett@BrettFromDJSep 45 brand new mini tools added to Playgrnd.tools 🪩 And they're really, really good.GIF3:26 PM · Sep 10, 202692.1KViews1023430403

Julian Hespenheide@julihespenheidei wonder how many more of these so called "tools" were stolen? original (left) vs. the blatant copy.Brett@BrettFromDJSep 45 brand new mini tools added to Playgrnd.tools 🪩 And they're really, really good.GIF3:26 PM · Sep 10, 202692.1KViews1023430403

MEK.txt@michaelmicassoSep 10the train has departed and the only way to stop it is by a dangerous derailment. sad, really.1233.8K

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