Archive · 23 Aug 2026
LinkedIn Reports 40% Fewer AI Slop Views After Flagging
LinkedIn added a button that lets people flag certain posts.
About one million members used it.
LinkedIn says posts it calls “AI slop” are now getting fewer views.
The company estimates the decrease at about 40 percent.
This change happened over the past few weeks.
Results may differ from person to person because everyone has a different feed.
LinkedIn says it wants the site to feature real people and real opinions.
It also says it is still working on the problem.
LinkedIn says content it classifies as “AI slop” is receiving 40% fewer views.
The reported reduction occurred after about one million members used a new flagging button.
The change was observed over the past few weeks.
LinkedIn said members have experienced different results depending on their networks and feeds.
The company said it still has more work to do to promote real people and perspectives.
- Who
- LinkedIn and about one million members who used its new flagging button.
- What
- LinkedIn reported that content it classifies as “AI slop” is receiving 40% fewer views.
- When
- Over the past few weeks.
- Where
- On LinkedIn, across members’ feeds and networks.
- Why
- LinkedIn said it wants to reduce unwanted AI-generated content and ensure the platform remains a place for real people and perspectives.
- Platform
- Content affected
- Posts classified by LinkedIn as “AI slop”
- Reported change
- 40% fewer views
- Flagging-button users
- About one million members
- Observation period
- The past few weeks
- LinkedIn’s stated goal
- Keeping the platform focused on real people and real perspectives