Merriam-Webster Declares ‘Slop’ the Word of the Year as AI Eats the Web – Decrypt

Dec 15, 2025 - 19:45
Merriam-Webster Declares ‘Slop’ the Word of the Year as AI Eats the Web – Decrypt
In brief “Slop” has evolved from literal waste to shorthand for mass-produced, AI-written content that looks finished but says little. The term reflects unease with writing that is correct, neutral, and repetitive, yet lacking insight or voice. Merriam-Webster notes a rise in user searches for the term. In what many observers might characterize as both...

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