At the Build 2026 developer conference, Microsoft encouraged developers to build more native apps for Windows 11. While Microsoft didn’t specifically warn against “web apps,” it was one of the rare developer conferences where the company pushed WinUI, a native framework, over other options like Electron or React Native (web apps). Windows, which was once…
WASHINGTON (TNND) — AI-generated content is now so common online that it has earned its own nickname: “AI slop.” The term generally refers to low-quality digital content produced in large quantities by artificial intelligence, including fake images, synthetic videos, low-effort articles, political memes and engagement-driven posts. According to Merriam-Webster, “slop” is defined in this context…
It’s no secret that Netflix is fond of generative AI, having already used the tech in a few of its presentations. A new report from The Verge suggests that this will continue. But it’ll be shorter, animated, and, probably, vertical. INKubater is a new studio inside the streaming platform that will focus on… well, gen-AI…
The latest game from Garry’s Mod developer has received mixed reviews on Steam with users calling into question the use of generative AI in the game. Artificial intelligence is everywhere these days and it’s spreading its tendrils into gaming. The latest game to be put on notice regarding the use of generative AI is S&box,…
PHOTO ART: MERCA2.0 | DALL-E The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is transforming the digital ecosystem, but it is also creating an emerging problem for journalism, SEO, and platforms like Google: the expansion of so-called “AI slop”. The report “Journalism and Technology Trends and Predictions 2026” from the Reuters Institute warns that the internet could…
A hand cursor clicking a button on screen that says “AI slop” AI generation concept getty More than half of small businesses (around 58%) have already implemented some form of generative AI, as reported by the United States Chamber of Commerce. In comparison, last year less than a quarter used generative AI. While the number…
Last week, Nvidia’s public reveal of DLSS 5—and its “generative AI” enhanced glow-ups of gaming scenes—drew widespread condemnation from the gaming community. In a podcast published Monday, though, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tried to differentiate the technology’s optional, artist-guided graphical enhancements from the “AI slop” that Huang says he’s not a fan of. As part…
The story so far: Open up Instagram, Meta AI, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or X on your phone and it won’t be long before you scroll to a short video clip that shows animals and humans sharing a bizarre encounter. While an AI-generated video of a man taking an underwater selfie with a shark is easy…
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Wading through a sea of low-quality, AI-generated content on platforms like YouTube, Reddit, or TikTok can turn off consumers while making it hard for professional artists, writers, and other content creators to stand out. That’s according to a new study outlining the market effects of unleashing AI on creative endeavors, allowing…
The new head of Xbox has aimed to squash fears that her arrival could spearhead a rise in the use of generative AI among its games, offering a promise to “not chase short-term efficiency”. Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma, who steps into the role following the departure of longtime boss Phil Spencer, comes directly from…
