LinkedIn's 'seems like AI slop' button is a hit
LinkedIn has introduced a 'seems like AI slop' button to allow users to flag low-quality, automated content. The platform reports that views on content flagged as AI-generated have dropped by 40% since the feature's launch.
Why it matters
This reflects a growing trend of social platforms prioritizing human-authentic content over AI-generated spam to maintain user engagement and platform integrity.
Hari Srinivasan, LinkedIn's chief product officer, said overall users are seeing "40% less views" of content the platform considers AI slop. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images LinkedIn is cracking down on suspected AI slop. Its product exec said over 1 million users have reported possible AI slop, and views on suspected slop posts are down 40%. Last month, LinkedIn rolled out a "seems like AI slop" button. LinkedIn says AI slop posts aren't getting as many eyeballs as they used to — and suspected offenders will also start getting some feedback. Hari Srinivasan, LinkedIn's chief product officer, said "overall members are now experiencing 40% less views" on what the professional networking site classifies as AI slop compared to a few weeks ago. "Despite the progress, we know we have more to do to ensure LinkedIn remains a place where you can find real people & real perspectives...
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