What the hyperproduction of AI slop is doing to science
billybuckwheat Friday, December 19, 2025
Summary
The article discusses the 'hyperproduction' of AI-generated content, known as 'AI slop,' and how it is negatively impacting the quality and integrity of scientific research and communication. It argues that the widespread use of AI-generated content is leading to the proliferation of low-quality, misleading, or even fabricated information, which undermines the credibility and progress of scientific knowledge.
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