Spam, junk ... slop? The latest wave of AI behind the 'zombie internet'

AI-generated 'slop' content plagues the web, masquerading as human-made and creating an overload of useless information. Developers and tech experts are concerned about its impact and are discussing ways to differentiate and manage AI-sourced material.

• AI can generate vast quantities of web content, known as 'slop'.
• Slop content often mimics human-made articles and images.
• The term 'slop' highlights the issue of unreviewed AI content.
• AI-generated 'slop' includes faulty or nonsensical information.
• The rise of 'slop' worries advertisers and undermines user trust.