LinkedIn Posts Are Now Mostly AI-Written, Study Shows - Slashdot
Nov 27, 2024 - slashdot.org
Research from AI detection firm Originality AI suggests that over half of longer English posts on LinkedIn may be generated by AI. The company analyzed nearly 9,000 public posts of over 100 words published between 2018 and 2024, and found a 189% surge in AI usage following the launch of ChatGPT in early 2023.
LinkedIn, which provides AI writing tools to its premium subscribers, does not monitor the levels of AI-generated content on its platform. However, the company assures that it has strong measures in place to guard against low-quality and duplicate posts.
Key takeaways:
More than half of longer English posts on LinkedIn are likely generated by AI, as per Originality AI research.
The company analyzed nearly 9,000 public posts over 100 words published between 2018 and 2024.
AI usage surged 189% after ChatGPT's launch in early 2023.
LinkedIn does not track AI-generated content levels but maintains defenses against low-quality and duplicate posts.
