Factually! with Adam Conover Will A.I. Slop Replace the Internet? with Jason Koebler
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Sep 24, 2025 
Jason Koebler, a tech reporter and co-founder of 404 Media, dives into the world of A.I. slop, revealing its impact on content quality online. He discusses how human creators are overshadowed by algorithm-driven garbage, while emphasizing the importance of genuine journalism in this digital age. Koebler also explores the motivation behind the A.I. slop economy, including its influence on creators around the globe. The conversation shifts to government surveillance, addressing the privacy concerns tied to technology's rampant growth. Tune in for insights on combating algorithmic chaos!
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AI Slop Is Transforming The Internet
- AI-generated "slop" is flooding social platforms and displacing human-made content at large scale.
- Jason Koebler warns this trend is turning the internet into a "wasteland of artificially generated slop."
Artist's Work Recycled Into AI Variants
- Jason describes a UK chainsaw woodworker whose photos were copied and AI-varied into dozens of viral posts.
- Pages repeatedly posted slightly altered AI images of his work to game engagement and go viral.
Monetization Drives AI Flood
- Platforms' creator bonus programs financially reward viral posts, even low-effort AI content.
- That payout plus fast iteration makes mass-produced AI content a lucrative business model.