LinkedIn has begun rolling out a new feature that allows users to report posts they believe rely too heavily on AI, marking one of the clearest signs yet that the Microsoft-owned professional network wants to curb the growing volume of generic AI-generated content.
The update arrives alongside another notable change, where LinkedIn would quietly remove its AI-powered writing assistant for posts.
It would rather replace it with a lighter editing tool to improve grammar & clarity rather than generating fresh content.
This progress reflects a broader shift toward promoting authentic voices over polished but repetitive AI-generated posts.
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LinkedIn Introduces a Way to Flag AI-Generated Posts
Users can now find a “Seems like AI slop” option in the menu attached to individual posts.
Selecting it hides the post from the user’s feed and sends feedback to LinkedIn, which says the reports will help improve how it identifies low-quality AI-generated content.
In some cases, creators may also receive private notifications if members believe their posts appear inauthentic.
The company says it is combining user feedback with upgraded detection systems designed to recognise repetitive, generic content that offers little original insight. Instead of removing every AI-assisted post, LinkedIn intends to reduce the visibility of content that lacks genuine expertise or personal perspective.
AI-Generated Posts Remain Widespread
The latest changes come as research points to the growing presence of AI-generated material on LinkedIn.
According to AI detection company Pangram, around 41% of long-form posts and 30% of shorter posts on the platform appear to be fully AI-generated. Other estimates suggest the overall share could be even higher depending on the sample analysed.
LinkedIn says its internal systems are already showing encouraging results.
During early testing, its classifiers correctly identified generic, low-value content about 94% of the time, helping reduce the reach of repetitive posts in users’ recommendations.
LinkedIn’s latest update mirrors a wider sectoral trend across social media platforms. Many websites and business apps are introducing new measures to label, detect & limit low-quality AI-generated content.
While generative AI is an important productivity tool, platforms are increasingly trying to ensure it supports, rather than replacing, genuine human expertise.
Samarjit Kaur is a journalist and communications professional covering technology & emerging digital trends. With a focus on clarity and context, she reports on developments shaping industries and governance. When not reporting, she chooses to plug-in and relax on her playlists and plan her next bucket-list trips!
