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AI slop writing has taken over the internet, particularly LinkedIn and X
One in four long-form social media posts appear entirely AI-generated, with nearly half of those on Microsoft's and Elon's platforms involving AI in some form No surprise here.
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A study by AI‑detection service Pangram finds that one‑quarter of long‑form posts on social media are fully AI‑generated, and almost half of those on Microsoft‑owned LinkedIn and Elon Musk’s X involve AI in some capacity. The analysis highlights a prevalence of low‑quality, AI‑produced content especially in lengthy posts on those platforms. Pangram’s researchers suggest that readers who dislike the non‑human prose might consider leaving the sites altogether.
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