This piece might be a record for how quick it took me to smell the AI-tone and close the tab.. one paragraph! I'm sure it's an interesting bug but I can't stomach reading any more slop.

I think "AI-tone" is a much better way to characterize this stuff than accusing people of using AI. The problem has always been the same. Putting out slop feels disrespectful to the people you want to read/watch your stuff.

Makes me think of how pre-chatGPT I still could barely handle most recipe blogs because of their well known attempts at "filling space". And yea the problem is significantly magnified now everywhere else.

Anyway, my point is, whether or not someone uses AI is almost secondary in a way (even though it can seem pretty obvious to most of us when it's being used). All that matters is if the writing seems like it cares more about throwing words at people instead of actually conveying its points in a way to elicit understanding.

yup, if you can't be bothered to write a article i can't be bothered to read it... i don't get why people are so lazy

Came here to say this. It’s a shame that I’m so exhausted reading slop that I’m probably missing many interesting stories from the industry