Study Reveals Over 20% of YouTube Recommendations Are AI-Generated "Slop"
Analysis
Key Takeaways
- •A significant portion of YouTube recommendations, particularly Shorts, are AI-generated.
- •The study identifies a high percentage of "brainrot" content alongside AI-generated content.
- •This suggests a potential shift in content quality and user experience on the platform.
“Kapwing analysis suggests AI-generated “slop” makes up 21% of Shorts shown to new YouTube users and brainrot reaches 33%, signalling a structural shift in feeds.”