Google searches for "slop" surge vertically in 2025, AI junk content concerns rise
randal_olson · x · 2026-08-31
Google Trends data shared by Randal Olson shows that search volume for the keyword "slop" (referring to low-quality AI-generated content) went vertical in 2025. It hit the top of the index in March 2026 and currently runs about 6x its pre-2020 level.
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