Definition
A contested label for low-quality, low-effort, often high-volume content produced or amplified with generative AI.
Distinguish it from nearby terms
AI-assisted work is not automatically slop. The label usually points to weak accuracy, substance, originality, relevance, or editorial care, but its boundary remains subjective and socially contested.
Check your understanding
Judge the artifact by observable quality and provenance rather than treating the presence of AI as sufficient evidence.