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LinkedIn Says 1 Million Users Have Reported AI-Generated Slop, Seeing 40% Fewer Views

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LinkedIn says users have flagged 1 million low-effort posts since it launched a flagging tool, and such content now receives 40% fewer views.

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LinkedIn revealed that 1 million users have reported what the platform classifies as "low substance, low effort" content since introducing an in-app flagging option, with flagged posts seeing a 40% decline in overall views. The data suggests LinkedIn's moderation approach is affecting the visibility of AI-generated and low-quality content on the platform, potentially reshaping how branded and organic posts compete for user attention.

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