AI Slop Is Ruining Reddit for Everyone
4 days ago
- #online-trust
- #AI-generated-content
- #Reddit-moderators
- AI-generated content is flooding Reddit, particularly in subreddits like r/AmItheAsshole, with moderators struggling to manage the influx.
- Moderators estimate that up to half of all Reddit content may be AI-generated or AI-enhanced, eroding trust among users.
- AI-generated posts often mimic common human writing patterns, making detection difficult without foolproof tools.
- Rage-bait posts targeting minorities, such as trans people, are increasingly suspected to be AI-generated to provoke anger.
- AI is also being used to spread disinformation in political and news-related subreddits, overwhelming human moderators.
- Some users exploit AI to generate content for monetization, such as karma farming or selling high-karma accounts.
- The rise of AI content has led to user burnout, with many spending less time on Reddit due to distrust and frustration.
- Reddit’s response includes banning manipulated content, but enforcement remains challenging as AI tools evolve.