How some people are using the term “slop” as a descriptor for low-grade AI material, after emerging in reaction to the release of AI art generators in 2022
A new term has emerged to describe dubious A.I.-generated material. — You may not know exactly what “slop” means in relation to artificial intelligence. X: @benhoffmannyt and @seangraf . Forums: Hacker News X: Benjamin Hoffman / @benhoffmannyt : My favorite part of working on this story about the usage of “slop” for unwanted A.I. was @etymology_nerd saying that discussing whether we should use it (for instance, writing an NYT article about it) could be what kills it off. Better than being late? https://www.nytimes.com/... Sean Graf / @seangraf : First Came ‘Spam.’ Now, With A.I., We've Got ‘Slop’ https://www.nytimes.com/... Slop is a broad term that has developed some traction in reference to shoddy or unwanted A.I. content in social media, art, books and, increasingly, in search results. Forums: Hacker News : A new term, ‘slop’, has emerged to describe dubious A.I.-generated material