Hasty Briefsbeta

Bilingual

LinkedIn Introduces a 'Seems Like AI Slop' Button

3 hours ago
  • LinkedIn introduced a button that lets users flag posts as 'AI slop'.
  • The button appears when clicking the three dots on a post, and hiding the post after reporting.
  • A 404 Media test found many posts with excessive spacing, lists, emojis, and formulaic sentences that indicate AI generation.
  • A Pangram study estimated 41% of long-form and 30% of short-form LinkedIn posts are likely AI-generated.
  • LinkedIn itself offers AI writing tools for profiles, creating irony in its anti-slop stance.
  • LinkedIn said it is reducing low-quality automated content while promoting authentic professional conversations.