LinkedIn adds AI slop report button and replaces AI writing with proofreader

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LinkedIn is rolling out new measures to tackle low-quality AI-generated content on its platform. Users will now have the option to flag posts they suspect are AI-generated 'slop' through a dedicated reporting button. The professional networking site is also overhauling its own AI-assisted writing feature, replacing it with a proofreading tool instead. The changes reflect growing concern over the proliferation of automated, low-effort content on the platform.

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