What A Day The Politics Of 'AI Slop'
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Oct 6, 2025 
In this insightful discussion, Jason Koebler, co-founder of 404 Media and a tech journalist, dives into the world of 'AI slop'—the attention-grabbing, AI-generated content flooding our feeds. He explains how this profit-driven phenomenon exploits social media algorithms and how apps like Sora are blurring the lines of reality with lifelike videos. Koebler also sheds light on the impact of AI slop in politics, how to identify it, and why it's here to stay. A must-listen for anyone curious about the future of online content!
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Algorithmic Click Farming
- AI slop is AI-generated content optimized primarily to make money by capturing attention.
- Creators flood platforms with cheap variations to increase odds one goes viral and earns ad revenue.
Stolen Art Goes Viral
- Jason described viral chains where one artist's work was repeatedly stolen and AI-variant images spread on Facebook.
- Those copies generated repeated viral views while the original creator lost credit and revenue.
Exploit Volume Over Quality
- Use quantity and rapid generation to game creator bonus systems and ad revenue on platforms.
- You only need one viral hit among many low-cost AI videos to grow a channel.