- Merriam-Webster has chosen ‘slop’ as its word of the year for 2024, reflecting widespread concern over the influx of low-quality AI-generated content.
- This term encapsulates a growing dismissiveness towards the overwhelming volume of such material inundating the internet.
- The selection signals a cultural shift in how society perceives and critiques the impact of artificial intelligence on content quality.
Merriam-Webster names ‘slop’ word of the year amid AI content surge
Merriam-Webster has chosen 'slop' as its word of the year for 2024, reflecting widespread concern over the influx of low-quality AI-generated content. This term encapsulates a growing dismissiveness towards the overwhelming volume of such material inundating the internet. The selection signals a cultural shift in how society perceives and critiques the impact of artificial intelligence on content quality.