‘AI slop’ videos may be annoying, but they’re racking up views — and ad money

Screenshots of two videos about an adventurous kitten created by Mark Lawrence I Garilao using generative AI for his “FUNTASTIC YT” YouTube channel. @funntastic_AI/Youtube/Screenshot by NPR

@funntastic_AI/Youtube/Screenshot by NPR

Spend some time scrolling on social media these days and you are likely to notice more and more videos made with artificial intelligence. Many are funky or fantastical. Others are downright bizarre. Some are intentionally misleading.

Rapid advancements in AI have led to a proliferation across the internet of what critics are calling “AI slop,” or short videos that are rapidly produced, often repetitive, and made using generative AI technology. Platforms

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