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Slop: The Word of the Year for AI-Generated Content
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Slop is Merriam-Websters Word of the Year for 2025, reflecting the overwhelming amount of low-quality digital content produced by AI. This four-letter word captures a widespread feeling of amusement and frustration with the current state of AI-generated material. Its a judgment on the glut of poor content now flooding our screens and social media feeds. The word slop originally referred to soft mud and food waste, but now it means digital content of low quality produced by AI. Other dictionaries have also highlighted words reflecting similar themes, such as rage bait and parasocial. These choices collectively paint a picture of a year grappling with the digital worlds impact. As AI tools become more common, the distinction between valuable information and meaningless noise will only become more critical.
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