AI Slop Has Turned Social Media Into an Antisocial Wasteland

The rise of AI-generated content and deepfakes on social media platforms has transformed these once-connective tools into sources of isolation and deception, exacerbating unrealistic beauty standards and spreading misinformation. While tech companies have begun to label AI content, the lack of comprehensive regulation and the addictive nature of these platforms mean that the authenticity of online interactions continues to decline, leaving users feeling more detached and distrustful.