LinkedIn adds a button to report AI-generated ‘slop’
LinkedIn is addressing AI-generated content by introducing a feature to mark posts as "seems like AI slop," aiming to maintain the authenticity of interactions on its platform. The company is implementing measures such as classifiers and automation defenses to combat the issue, while also expanding verification tools and comment-blocking options. Other platforms are similarly taking action to reduce the prevalence of AI-generated content, reflecting a growing concern across the web.
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