LinkedIn is implementing a new button that allows users to flag AI-generated content on the platform [1, 2].

The move comes as the professional network attempts to curb the proliferation of low-quality AI-generated material, often referred to as "AI slop," which can degrade the quality of professional networking and information sharing.

LinkedIn said it is implementing the measures this week [2]. The new feature relies on the community to identify posts and comments that are produced by artificial intelligence rather than human authors. By crowdsourcing this detection, the platform aims to improve the visibility of authentic human insight over automated text [1, 2].

This initiative is part of a broader trend among social media platforms to address the surge of synthetic media. Snapchat also said it is implementing new measures this week to reduce low-quality AI-generated content, joining other platforms like Substack in similar efforts [2].

While the focus for LinkedIn is on professional updates and comments, other digital sectors are seeing similar AI saturation. For example, Deezer said 49% of all new music uploaded to its site is AI generated [3].

LinkedIn has not detailed the specific penalties for users who frequently post flagged AI content, but the tool provides a direct mechanism for the community to signal when content lacks human authenticity [1].

“LinkedIn is implementing a new button that allows users to flag AI-generated content”

The introduction of a community-led flagging system indicates that automated AI detection tools are currently insufficient for maintaining content quality at scale. By shifting the burden of identification to the user base, LinkedIn is attempting to preserve its value as a source of professional expertise against the noise of generative AI.