LinkedIn wants to limit the reach of AI-generated content
The company is implementing measures to limit the rise of AI slop while simultaneously rolling out more ways to incorporate the tech. In what may be one of the best examples of the conflicts artificial intelligence tools create for social media platforms, LinkedIn has shared an update on the new measures itβs implementing to combat AI overuse, and police misrepresentations in its feed. LinkedIn Global Editorial VP Laura Lorenzetti shared the latest measures the app is undertaking to combat the rise of AI content and profiles, including: - Restrictions on the reach of content that appears to be generated by AI and lacks clear perspective - New measures to detect and limit the reach of automated and AI-generated comments, which LinkedIn has been working to combat for some time - Additional filters so users can limit their results to content from verified profiles only, which helps to address issues with a rise in AI bot generated profiles in the app These expanded measures, Lorenzetti said, can help to curb the presence of AI-generated junk that crowds out insights from real, human users. As per Lorenzetti: βWhen AI is overused, especially at scale and in an automated way, it dilutes the valuable insights that real human conversations can spark. Itβs ok to use AI to help you write, but your posts and comments need to represent your voice and your perspectives. The ultimate value comes from the human behind the tool.β LinkedInβs stance here makes sense. However, itβs worth noting that LinkedIn has added AI assistant tools into every element of the app, including profile creation, post generation, job applications and candidate vetting