24 August 2026updated 30 August

LinkedIn users flagged AI content 1 million times since July

First reported

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  • LinkedIn's button for reporting AI-generated content received over 1 million clicks since its July 30th launch.
  • Flagged AI-heavy posts dropped 40% on the platform following the reports.
  • LinkedIn removed its own feature that suggested AI improvements to user posts in response to the feedback.

How it was covered

MindstreamAdam Biddlecombe

LinkedIn's AI slop detection button has been used over a million times since July 30th, resulting in a 40% drop in AI-heavy content. The platform quietly removed its own AI post-enhancement feature in response.