LinkedIn introduces reporting tool to flag AI-generated spam

LinkedIn is introducing a new reporting feature to combat machine-generated spam, allowing users to flag content as ‘Seems like AI slop’. Product Director Hari Srinivasan stated that the platform aims to prioritize authentic human connections by reinforcing internal classifiers to detect low-quality automation.

When a post is reported, it is initially hidden from the user’s personal feed. These reports are intended to create a feedback loop to improve the platform’s automated detection and quality filters. This move follows LinkedIn’s decision to scale back certain AI writing tools, replacing them with more limited grammar and spelling review features to preserve the author’s original voice.

The rollout coincides with upcoming regulatory requirements, specifically Article 50 of the EU AI Act, which mandates clear labeling of AI-generated content. For creators, LinkedIn may also test a private signaling system where frequent reports of inauthenticity trigger notifications to the content author.