LinkedIn has introduced a new feature that allows users to report posts that seem to be generated by artificial intelligence (AI) with a 'Seems like AI slop' button, according to The Verge. This move is part of the platform's effort to reduce the volume of AI-generated content. The new button will enable users to flag suspicious posts, helping LinkedIn to identify and potentially remove AI slop from its platform.
A recent finding by AI detector Pangram, as reported by 404Media, revealed that 41 percent of longform LinkedIn posts were flagged as being completely generated by AI. LinkedIn's chief product officer, Hari Srinivasan, emphasized that addressing AI slop is a top priority for the platform. This update is expected to help mitigate the issue, but details on how the reported posts will be handled are not specified.
The introduction of this feature highlights LinkedIn's efforts to maintain the quality and authenticity of content on its platform, as the proliferation of AI-generated posts has become a growing concern for social media platforms.