LinkedIn’s AI Slop Button Gets 1M Reports in Two Weeks

LinkedIn has released early data on its “seems like AI slop” reporting option, which launched earlier this month to let users flag content that appears artificially generated. According to LinkedIn Chief Product Officer Hari Srinivasan, the feature was used by more than a million people in its first two weeks alone.

What Counts as “Slop”

LinkedIn has been careful to clarify what the tool actually targets. Creator Product Lead Sam Corrao Clannon explained that the company defines slop as polished-looking content that lacks genuine substance, perspective, or insight — posts created mainly to attract attention without real effort. Clannon noted that using AI to simply refine or improve writing isn’t the issue; the tool is aimed at low-effort junk posts rather than all AI-assisted content in general. He also stressed that flagging isn’t a policy-violation report, but a way for individuals to shape their own feed.

Impact on Distribution and Engagement

Importantly, a single report doesn’t automatically suppress a post’s reach. LinkedIn says the reporting option mainly changes what an individual user sees in their own feed, rather than a creator’s broader distribution — unless a substantial number of users raise the same flag. Srinivasan added that no single feedback signal drives distribution decisions, since multiple signals are weighed together with safeguards against unfair targeting. Still, the tool appears to be having a broader effect: LinkedIn reports that AI slop-flagged content has seen a 40% drop in overall views compared to just weeks ago. The platform is also notifying users who receive frequent slop reports, encouraging change through visibility rather than penalties. LinkedIn continues to promote identity verification as an additional signal to help users filter for authentic, human-made content.