LinkedIn has introduced a new reporting feature allowing users to flag posts that appear to be low-quality content generated by artificial intelligence. The platform is also replacing its existing AI writing tool with a proofreading function.
The “Seems like AI slop” button is intended to help LinkedIn refine its ability to detect AI-generated content, according to reports from TechCrunch, CNET and Engadget. This crowdsourced approach will allow the platform to train its detection tools based on user feedback.
Alongside the new reporting option, LinkedIn is removing its own AI writing capabilities. The company is shifting focus towards providing a proofreading tool instead, signaling a change in strategy regarding AI-assisted content creation within the professional networking site. No specific reason was given for this shift beyond the introduction of the “AI slop” feature and the desire to improve content quality.
The move comes as platforms grapple with the increasing prevalence of AI-generated content and its potential impact on user experience. While LinkedIn is actively working to identify and address low-quality AI posts, it also appears to be recalibrating its own use of the technology, prioritizing assistance with refining existing writing rather than generating new content from scratch.
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