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Zuck's Meta Manifesto, Data Center Wars, and AI Slop Pushback
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AI Slop Pushback: Platforms Draw the Line on Authenticity
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Kara introduces a wave of platform anti-slop measures: Snapchat stopping AI video recommendations in Spotlight, LinkedIn adding a 'Seems Like AI' flag, Substack launching an AI-detection tool, and Instagram pulling a controversial AI photo modification feature after backlash. Casey frames this as the 'third era' of AI slop — following widespread disgust and surprising user engagement — where platforms conclude that even if users watch slop, it erodes the fundamental promise of human authenticity that underpins subscriptions and premium features [1] — Casey Newton "AI slop has evolved through three eras: widespread disgust, surprising engagement, and now platform crackdown. Casey Newton argues platform…" 41:40 . Kevin sounds the alarm about an incoming fourth era: a novel called 'Call Me, I'll Hide the Body' triggered a 14-publisher bidding war and sold for $2.4 million before critics alleged it was predominantly AI-written, suggesting that the quality gap between AI and human creative output is already closing. Kara argues for labeling rather than banning — she'd like to know upfront if something is AI-generated so she can make an informed choice.
AI slop has evolved through three eras: widespread disgust, surprising engagement, and now platform crackdown. Casey Newton argues platforms like Substack and LinkedIn must fight slop because their core promise is human authenticity. Kevin Roose warns a fourth era is coming where AI output simply outperforms the best humans.
A novel called 'Call Me, I'll Hide the Body' triggered a 14-publisher bidding war and sold for $2.4 million before critics alleged it was predominantly written by AI.
