'It's ok to use AI to help you write, but your posts and comments need to represent your voice and your perspectives': LinkedIn is finally set to crack down on AI slop and save our collective sanity

Date:
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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LinkedIn lays out its plan to stop AI slop from flooding its website.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter LinkedIn exec reveals plans to cut down on AI slop Move looks to cut down on inauthentic or unoriginal content and posts Users will no longer see AI-generated content in their recommendations LinkedIn may soon be a much nicer place to network and follow updates from old colleagues after the site announced new plans to cut down on AI-generated "slop" content.

In a new blog post, LinkedIn's VP of Product Laura Lorenzetti outlined how
the changes will look to get rid of not only blatant engagement bait, but
also recycled "thought leadership" and other "generic" content. The move will also see LinkedIn target posts and comments which have obvious signs of being created with AI construction, such as the notorious "em dash problem" and "it's not X, it's Y" phrases, as well as targeting bots and fake, AI-made profiles. Latest Videos From You may like LinkedIn exec says AI isn't causing a big drop-off in hiring just yet AI writing's latest patterns and how I
avoid them 39% of new podcasts are generated by AI but I won't be listening LinkedIn targets AI slop "At a time when more people need help navigating work, its more important than ever that people can learn from real voices, authentic perspectives, and lived expertise," Lorenzetti wrote.

"While AI can be a helpful tool for refining language, were seeing a rise in what many call AI slop," content that is low-effort, AI-generated content
that may sound polished on the surface but lacks any real unique perspective or substance."

Lorenzetti said the move was a company-wide effort, with engineers working alongside the site's in-house editorial team to identify certain patterns and build technology to detect and flag AI slop.

If AI slop content is detected, the site will now look to ensure these posts are hidden from user's recommendations - although they may still be viewable to a person's direct connections and followers. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

The system will also look to "learn over time by identifying content that
adds perspective, context, or expertise and content that feels generic or repetitive, even if it appears polished on the surface."

She added that early results had been "encouraging", noting that members are already seeing fewer of these types of posts in their feeds, "and we expect that to continue over time."

The move is sure to be welcomed by LinkedIn's users, who are growing increasingly frustrated with the amount of poor-quality content posted to the site every day, with feeds becoming swamped by nonsensical AI-generated
images and adverts, or posts which are clearly engagement farming. What to read next Why AI-generated ads are becoming indistinguishable AI is making us all sound the same at work I tested it to see if its true The AI gap
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However it may still require some finesse, as the platform does offer its own AI-driven writing tools, allowing users to generate or rewrite draft posts before publishing.

This may suggest an upgrade or overhaul is coming to the Microsoft -owned platform's AI capabilities.

The news is the latest move by LinkedIn to boost its services for users
across the world, having recently also launched a set of tools for early business owners , including new Premium Business profiles with dynamic cover images, custom buttons and enhanced profile branding tools to make them more "founder-led" and less "resume-focused." Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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