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The internet is facing a growing threat from AI-generated content, often derisively termed ‘AI slop,’ according to researchers. This low-quality, mass-produced material is being leveraged in large-scale online propaganda campaigns designed to spread misinformation and manipulate public opinion. The researchers initially highlighted their concerns in a Reddit discussion, sparking wider awareness of this emerging issue. (Source: Reddit – https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1p189zz/large_online_propaganda_campaigns_are_flooding/)