This AI pervasive side effect is Merriam-Webster's word of the year
Summary
The word "slop" has been named Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year for 2025. It describes low-quality digital content produced by artificial intelligence (AI). The term gained popularity due to the increasing presence of such content online.Key Facts
- "Slop" is defined by Merriam-Webster as digital content of low quality produced in large amounts by AI.
- The word gained attention as this type of content has become more prominent online and in everyday language.
- AI-generated digital waste can include trivial images or misinformation.
- The term "workslop" refers to AI-generated low-quality content affecting businesses and online shopping platforms.
- Merriam-Webster's release mentions the word "slop" brings a tone that is mocking rather than fearful towards AI.
- Other words like "gerrymander" and "tariff" were noted by Merriam-Webster for their usage trends.
- "Touch grass" became a notable search term after a comment by Utah Governor Spencer Cox.
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