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The gap between the potential of AI and the reality of its current applications is widening, prompting concerns about a possible deluge of low-quality, AI-generated content. While many envision AI assisting with tedious tasks to unlock human creativity – especially in art and writing – current trends suggest a different trajectory. The entertainment sector, exemplified by Disney+’s exploration of AI-generated content using existing intellectual property, and the rise of AI-created music, highlight a potential shift towards mass-produced, easily generated content. The recent success of an AI band topping Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart raises the question: are we willingly entering an era defined by AI ‘slop,’ and if so, what are the implications for genuine artistic expression and human creativity?