Pinterest’s Anti-AI Update Is the Social Media Cleanse We Didn’t Know We Needed

Tired of AI slop? Pinterest lets you take back control of your feed

Pinterest adds new controls letting users filter out AI-generated images, respond to 'AI slop' complaints, and keep feeds focused on real creativity.

Pinterest’s anti-AI update is the social media cleanse we didn’t know we needed

Pinterest is pushing back on the flood of AI-generated content by giving users more say over what they see. New features include "AI-modified" labels and filter options so you can reduce how much generative AI content shows up in your feed. It’s a welcome antidote to the endless AI slop most platforms now push by default.

Pinterest introduces new controls to limit AI-generated images in user feeds

Highlights:Users can now restrict AI-generated visuals across select categories.Pinterest will make “AI-modified” content labels more visible.The update aims to restore trust amid growing user backlash.Pinterest responds to complaints over AI-generated ‘slop’Pinterest has rolled out new controls allowing users to reduce the amount of AI-generated content in their feeds, following widespread criticism over an influx of synthetic images across the…

Pinterest responds to “AI slop” backlash with new filtering tools

Pinterest released new controls on Thursday allowing users to limit the amount of AI-generated content in their feeds. The move follows user backlash and media coverage concerning a surge of such material, colloquially termed “AI slop,” on the visual discovery platform. The site, which is widely utilized for browsing and bookmarking inspirational content and items for purchase, had come under fire from users who complained about the massive upti…