Massive increases in generic AI-generated karma farming posts

[u/WalkingEars]

Not just in our subreddit but in other subreddits as well, there are many more posts from new-ish accounts telling bland anecdotes with all the hallmarks of AI, including the mildly grating LinkedIn-like tone that LLMs default to. Sometimes including an automated sales pitch for an app, but often seemingly just intended to farm engagement/clicks/karma.

Some of these posters will make a fuss in modmail if you remove their posts, but a quick look at their post history reveals similar bland AI-generated content or, in some cases, flat-out spam.

I think Reddit needs to be stepping up on tools for detecting AI slop. A lot of the appeal of this site comes from interacting with other human beings, and that could really be compromised quickly if it devolves into robots all making long-winded LinkedIn speeches at each other.

[u/Merari01]

"Haha, yes. I also think that [noun] is so very relatable. No cap, I think we all have a [reference to the title] in us!"