AI slop - Wikipedia

kept by eddie jan 08

AI slop refers to low-quality, high-volume generative AI content created as clickbait to exploit the attention economy, proliferating across social media and politics.

Tell HN: I'm sick of AI everything
A Hacker News user expresses exhaustion with AI saturation online, sparking a discussion about AI fatigue, slop, and societal effects.
also on Facebook, YouTube, #internet-culture, #social-media
AI Marketing Examples: 13 Times AI Actually Delivered
13 brands used AI to cut costs and production time without replacing human strategy, achieving results like doubled sales, 81% lower cost-per-click, and 10 million viral views.
also on Midjourney, ChatGPT
Technological Involution
Technological progress has stagnated as society lost its ability to imagine novel frontiers and founders now chase institutionalized narratives rather than deep personal conviction in technology.
also on Midjourney
The Mature Optimization Handbook
Carlos Bueno’s Mature Optimization Handbook argues that performance work should be measured, deferred until systems mature, and focused on the small critical fraction where gains outweigh costs.
also on Facebook
Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s Is Coming. The Teenagers Are Skeptical. - The New York Times
Australia's new law banning under-16s from social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram faces skepticism from teenagers who doubt its effectiveness.
also on YouTube, #internet-culture, #social-media, #politics