AI-Generated Content on LinkedIn Raises Concerns Among Users
As the prevalence of AI-generated content grows, LinkedIn users are beginning to notice the overly polished tone of many posts. This trend has been highlighted by Pangram, an AI detection tool, which found that from April to June, 41% of long-form and 30% of short-form LinkedIn posts were created using AI. These figures represent the highest proportion of AI content among various platforms, including X, Reddit, Substack, and Medium.
In response to this trend, some content creators are reevaluating their strategies. Steven Bartlett, for instance, decided that his media company, FlightStory, would cease using AI to generate LinkedIn posts. The decision was based on the observation that human-written updates tend to perform better in terms of engagement and authenticity.
Although LinkedIn itself promotes AI writing tools by offering features that assist users in refining their posts, the platform is aware of the potential downsides. In a statement released in June, LinkedIn addressed the issue of “AI slop,” referring to content that, while superficially polished, lacks depth and unique perspectives. LinkedIn stated, “While AI can be a helpful tool for refining language, we’re seeing a rise in what many call ‘AI slop,’ content that is low-effort, AI-generated content that may sound polished on the surface but lacks any real unique perspective or substance.”
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