LinkedIn Launches 'AI Slop' Button In Move To Prioritise Human Content
LinkedIn has introduced a 'Seems like AI slop' reporting button to help users flag inauthentic, AI-generated content on the platform. The company is also replacing its AI-powered post-rewriting tool with a simple proofreading feature to prioritize human-authored content.
Why it matters
This reflects a growing trend among social platforms to combat the saturation of low-quality generative AI content and preserve user trust.
The Microsoft-owned professional network has launched a new 'Seems like AI slop' button, allowing members to flag posts they believe are inauthentic or overly reliant on generative AI.
The move marks a significant shift for LinkedIn, which has embraced AI across much of its product suite in recent years. Now, the platform is signalling that while AI has a place, authenticity matters more.
In a post announcing the changes, LinkedIn chief product officer Hari Srinivasan said tackling AI-generated spam had become one of the company's top priorities.
"AI slop is a top priority for all of us. We really care about this. People come to LinkedIn to connect with real people and share their real perspectives, ideas, and expertise," he said.
A screenshot of the new button. Srinivasan said the changes are designed to make LinkedIn feel more human and ensure genuine expertise isn't drowned out by low-quality, AI-generated posts.
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