Reddit Deploys Large Language Models to Combat AI-Generated Spam

Reddit is now using large language models (LLMs) to detect and remove spam on its platform. The problem is particularly pressing because LLMs themselves have made it significantly easier for bad actors to flood platforms with automated, low-quality content. This has forced platforms like Reddit into a reactive position, using the same underlying technology to counter threats it helped create. The move reflects a broader trend across online platforms that are increasingly turning to AI-based tools to moderate AI-generated content at scale.