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9h ago
papers.ssrn.com
4 experts across 2 network communities independently surfaced this.
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· Frank Pasquale
“Interesting approach to AI slop!: "We propose a provisional definition of slop as any output of a probabilistic automated system produced with little exertion that asymmetrically burdens recipients and tends to degrade cultural domains." papers.ssrn.com/sol…” evidence ↗
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1 expertRisks, limits and unintended consequences.
“I have posted a new draft w/ @jessicasilbey.bsky.social titled "AI Slop." We argue that "AI slop" isn't just slang. It's useful for distinguishing between cheap and dangerous AI output and the kinds of meaningful human authorship that strengthen our cultura…”
Research & technical analysis
1 expertEvidence, methods and technical implications.
“Interesting approach to AI slop!: "We propose a provisional definition of slop as any output of a probabilistic automated system produced with little exertion that asymmetrically burdens recipients and tends to degrade cultural domains." papers.ssrn.com/sol…”