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LinkedIn adds a button to report AI-generated 'slop'

LinkedIn is introducing new ways to reduce low-quality AI-generated posts, including a “seems like AI slop” reporting option. It's also replacing its own AI writing feature with a proofreading tool.

LinkedIn adds a button to report AI-generated 'slop'

TL;DR

  • LinkedIn has introduced a "seems like AI slop" button for users to report AI-generated content.
  • This feature aims to combat low-quality, inauthentic posts on the platform.
  • The move reflects a wider industry effort to reduce AI-generated content online.
  • LinkedIn is also investing in automation defenses and new classifiers to identify low-quality content.
  • The company is replacing its AI writing enhancement feature with a proofreading tool.
  • Profile and page verification tools are being expanded, and an option to block company page comments is being added.