We're in a sweet spot where AI detectors work but slop producers don't know it yet
paulnovosad · x · 2026-11-10
Economist Paul Novosad points out a temporary equilibrium: AI content detectors now work very well, but most AI-slop producers don't know it yet.
That means you can cheaply filter out AI sloppers and stop wasting your time — though he cautions this equilibrium won't last forever once slop producers catch on.
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