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404 Media · THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026

LinkedIn Added a Button to Report Content That Appears to Be AI Slop

The button flags content generated by AI on a platform whose recommended posts, job listings, and suggested connections are also generated by AI. The button was reviewed before launch. The review process produced a recommendation to ship the button. Adequate is processing.
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