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A growing concern is emerging: are we consuming too much AI-generated content at the cost of human ingenuity? While genuine advancements in artificial intelligence are exciting, the line between innovation and hype is becoming increasingly indistinct. Evidence suggests a public appetite for AI-produced content, even when it arguably diminishes the role of human artists and creators. Examples include entertainment giants exploring the use of AI to generate content from their intellectual property, and the surprising success of AI-created music. One AI-generated band even topped Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart, raising questions about the future of art and human labor. The demand for what some are calling ‘AI slop’ forces us to confront the fundamental value we place on human creativity and artistic expression.