AI ‘slop’ is transforming social media – and a backlash is brewing
However, if a new social media does come along and people vote with their feet (or eyeballs and thumbs, more accurately), it just might move the dial. I’m reminded of the rise of social media challenger BeReal, a French app that gained popularity during the pandemic, which encourages users to show their authentic selves via non-filtered selfies at random times.
Published at Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:54:06 +0000