People have clicked the "Seems like AI slop" button on LinkedIn over a million times already

LinkedIn's new "Seems like AI slop" feedback option has already been utilized over a million times since its July launch. This strong user interest indicates a desire to curb low-quality automated posts. However, LinkedIn has not disclosed if the overall volume of AI-generated content on the platform is actually decreasing. The tool allows members to flag posts they believe were AI-generated or appear as low-effort automation.

Available through a three-dot menu on any post, the feature is part of LinkedIn's broader effort to combat spam and generic AI-generated material in users' feeds. The company has updated its classifiers to identify AI-created content and removed a feature that offered to enhance posts with AI. Additionally, LinkedIn now sends a notice to authors whose posts receive AI-related feedback, informing them that some members flagged their post as AI-generated.

This feedback aims to inform authors rather than accuse them of spam. The changes come as concerns grow over the prevalence of AI-generated content on professional social platforms. While LinkedIn hasn't detailed how its classifiers work or when a post is labeled AI slop, the company appears focused on limiting the spread of such posts rather than outright banning AI-assisted writing.

This approach is particularly relevant given the common use of AI tools by LinkedIn users for drafting, editing, or organizing posts. Instead of outright banning AI-assisted writing, LinkedIn aims to limit the reach of posts that appear to be produced and distributed at scale with minimal human input, such as repetitive content, generic advice, and automated comments designed to boost engagement.

Earlier this year, LinkedIn announced plans to crack down on spammy comments generated at scale with minimal human involvement, extending this effort to main feed posts. Early results suggest LinkedIn is using both user reports and automated detection to limit the reach of suspected AI spam. However, the 40% figure only indicates fewer views for posts LinkedIn has already classified as AI slop, and doesn't provide evidence of a reduction in overall AI-generated content on the platform.