LinkedIn introduces new reporting feature to curb low-quality AI content

Professional networking platform LinkedIn has introduced a new feature to curb the spread of generic, low-quality posts generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Users can now directly report suspected AI-generated content on the platform.

According to tech media outlet 404 Media, a new option labelled 'Looks like AI slop' has been added to the three-dot menu next to each post. If a user finds a post to be excessively AI-generated or of low quality, they can report it. Upon filing a complaint, LinkedIn sends a confirmation message and removes the post from that user's news feed.

While testing the feature, 404 Media reported a post that exhibited several common characteristics of AI-generated text, including excessive whitespace, an overuse of emojis, unnecessary list-style formatting and repetitive phrasing. LinkedIn accepted the report and removed the post from the feed.

Recent analysis by AI detection firm Pangram found that around 41 percent of long-form posts and nearly 30 percent of short posts on LinkedIn are likely AI-generated. This prompted the platform to introduce the new reporting feature.

However, alongside efforts to curb low-quality AI content, LinkedIn continues to offer its own generative AI features, such as an AI writing assistant that provides personalised suggestions for user profiles, CVs and other professional writing.

LinkedIn did not immediately respond to requests for comment. However, after Pangram's report, the company had stated that it updated its policies in May to curb the spread of low-quality automated content.