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193 Merriam-Webster crowns “slop” word of the year as AI content floods Internet

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 12/15/2025 17:41 EDT

Merriam-Webster crowns “slop” word of the year as AI content floods Internet

Dictionary codifies the term that took hold in 2024 for low-quality AI-generated content.

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