LinkedIn is testing a new feature that allows users to flag AI-generated content in their feed. The option is straightforward, reading “Seems like AI slop.” This makes LinkedIn one of the first major platforms to use such direct language in its interface.
What Is AI Slop, Exactly?
“AI slop” refers to low-quality, mass-produced content created by AI tools. This includes generic motivational posts, vague career advice, or superficial thought-leadership pieces that clearly seem to be written by a chatbot—because they are. LinkedIn has become a hotspot for this kind of content, as users have found that AI-generated posts often attract significant engagement from the platform’s algorithm.
The new reporting option appears alongside existing flags like “It’s spam” or “It’s misleading.” Tapping it doesn’t just register a complaint; according to CNET, the reports will go straight to LinkedIn’s AI-detection systems. This will help the platform train its tools to automatically identify this type of content in the future.
LinkedIn Is Also Pulling Back Its Own AI Writing Tools
Here’s something that might fly under the radar: LinkedIn is also scaling back some of its AI-writing features, as reported by Engadget. Previously, the company introduced tools to help users draft posts and messages using AI. By pulling some of these features while adding a way to report AI content, LinkedIn seems to be taking the quality issue more seriously—an issue it partly contributed to.
It’s a bit like a fast food chain that introduces a “too greasy” complaint button while also quietly reducing the oil in the fryer. The instinct is right, even if the timing feels a little off.
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| LinkedIn monthly active users | Over 1 billion worldwide |
| Feature status | Currently in testing (not rolled out to all users) |
| Primary use of reports | Training LinkedIn’s AI-detection systems |
| AI writing tools affected | Some features being removed (specific tools not disclosed) |
How the Reporting Tool Works
This feature is found in the standard reporting menu on posts—the same place you’d report spam or harassment. Selecting “Seems like AI slop” sends a signal to LinkedIn’s moderation and machine-learning teams. Think of it as a crowdsourced training dataset: the more users flag content, the better LinkedIn’s automated detection becomes at spotting it without needing human input.
LinkedIn hasn’t confirmed whether flagged posts are removed, demoted in the algorithm, or simply logged. This detail is crucial for understanding how useful this tool can be.
What This Means for Everyday Users
If you use LinkedIn for job searching, networking, or keeping up with your industry, you’ve likely seen a surge in AI-generated content. Posts that begin with “In today’s rapidly evolving world…” or showcase oddly perfect formatting often come from machines. This new button gives you a clear way to push back against that.
In practical terms, if LinkedIn’s detection improves, you might soon enjoy a feed with less filler and more posts from real people sharing genuine experiences. That’s why most users joined the platform in the first place.
For those who rely on AI to draft their LinkedIn posts, this is a heads-up that the platform is paying closer attention. Fully AI-generated content may encounter more challenges moving forward, while human-written posts with light AI editing should still be okay.
What the Community Is Saying
“LinkedIn has been basically unusable for the past year because of AI spam. I’ll use this button constantly if they actually do something with the reports.”
“They helped create this problem by pushing AI writing tools on everyone. At least they’re doing something about it now, I guess.”
Sources
- Engadget: LinkedIn is testing a ‘seems like AI slop’ reporting tool
- CNET: LinkedIn Added a New Way to Report AI Slop
What To Watch
- Full rollout timeline: LinkedIn hasn’t announced when or if this feature will be available to all users. Watch for an official update in the coming weeks.
- What happens to flagged posts: LinkedIn hasn’t clarified whether reported content gets removed, buried in the algorithm, or just logged. This policy decision will determine how effective the tool truly is.
- Which AI writing tools get cut: The company’s choice to remove some of its own AI-writing features is worth monitoring—specifics haven’t been shared yet.
- Competitor response: If this feature gains traction, expect other professional platforms to consider similar reporting options for AI-generated content.
Maya Torres
Maya Torres is the Consumer Tech Editor at Explosion.com with 7 years covering product launches for major technology publications. She has reviewed over 300 devices across smartphones, laptops, wearables, and smart home products. Maya specializes in translating spec sheets into real-world buying advice and attends CES, MWC, and Apple keynotes as press. Her reviews focus on helping readers decide what to buy, not just what specs look good on paper.
