LinkedIn Takes Aim at AI Slop with a New Button
Summary
Emily Binder discusses LinkedIn’s new “seems like AI slop” button, designed to combat low-quality, AI-generated content flooding the platform. She argues that while AI is a useful tool, relying on it for writing dilutes brand trust and authenticity, urging creators to prioritize human perspective. Binder reflects on the “inshittification” of the web, contrasting today’s algorithmic noise with the genuine connections of the early internet, and emphasizes that attention remains the most valuable business lever.
Topics discussed
LinkedIn's new 'AI Slop' button and definition of low-quality content
LinkedIn CPO admits AI slop problem and removes 'Enhance' button
Why AI slop is lazy writing and algorithms reject it
YouTube and other platforms struggling with AI-generated content
Nostalgia for the early internet and the 'inshittification' of the web
Why AI cannot build a brand or create truly creative copy
The decline of LinkedIn and the value of human connection
How AI slop destroys trust and prevents valuable business collisions
Resurgence of in-person spaces and responsible use of reporting buttons
Critique of AI as a calculator and the limits of vibe coding
Media leverage, brand dilution, and final advice on using AI wisely
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