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There is too much content, too much culture - and that’s just the stuff made by us humans
It’s time someone invented a slop filter
Mark O’Connell outlines this week's column, in which he highlights the rise of 'AI slop' and a new podcasting network entirely 'staffed' by AI bots.
Mark O’Connell
Sat Sept 27 2025 - 06:00
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