LinkedIn has announced a major update aimed at tackling the surge of low‑quality AI‑generated content on the platform. The new feature, informally dubbed the “AI Slop” button, allows users to flag posts that appear inauthentic or overly AI‑generated, helping clean up feeds and improve content relevance for professionals.
The feature lets members mark posts that “seem like AI slop,” after which those posts will disappear from their feed. LinkedIn says this is part of a broader effort to promote authentic, human‑driven content, especially as generative AI tools flood social networks with templated advice, generic motivational posts, and repetitive career tips.
Chief Product Officer Hari Srinivasan explained that LinkedIn does not want to rely on automated AI detectors to judge content quality. Instead, the platform wants real human feedback to guide what feels authentic. He noted that AI detectors often misclassify posts, so user‑driven signals are more reliable.
LinkedIn will also begin testing a private notification system that alerts users through their dashboard if their post “may have come off as inauthentic.” The goal is to help creators adjust their tone and style without publicly shaming them.
The move comes as other platforms also scramble to control AI‑generated clutter. Newsletter platform Substack recently partnered with Pangram to help writers identify AI‑written text, while several social networks are experimenting with filters to reduce algorithmically generated spam.
LinkedIn, which thrives on personal stories, professional insights, and lived experiences, has seen a noticeable rise in AI‑written posts that feel generic or impersonal. Cracking down on unwanted AI content is seen as essential to preserving trust and maintaining the platform’s professional tone.