infinite scroll MINI TECH SCROLL: MKBHD shuts Panels, Lemon8 surges before under-16s ban, Slop Evader + social-first journalism debate
Dec 3, 2025
A new tool called Slop Evader helps users dodge AI-generated nonsense online, prompting a lively debate about its effectiveness. Meanwhile, Australia's upcoming ban on under-16s in social media has teens flocking to alternative apps like Lemon8 and Yope. Marques Brownlee’s app, Panels, closes due to backlash over pricing, opening the source code for public use. The podcast also tackles accusations against Aaron Parnas over source citation issues, reflecting on the state of social-first journalism.
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Filter By Pre-AI Cutoff
- Slop Evader filters search results to only show content published before Nov 30, 2022 to avoid AI-generated content.
- The extension redirects queries to pre-2023 pages but may surface outdated information or miss human content with spoofed dates.
Cutoff Filters Have Unintended Effects
- Reddit reactions to Slop Evader mix enthusiasm with concerns about worsening discoverability for human creators.
- Users noted metadata spoofing can let recent AI-influenced content appear as older, undermining cutoff filters.
Choice As Pushback Tool
- Slop Evader is framed by its creator as a reminder that users can choose what they consume, not just algorithmic defaults.
- The tool signals growing pushback against AI-generated content and demand for human-made media.