Cybercriminals Complain About AI Slop Flooding Their Forums

Hackers, scammers, and other cybercriminals are increasingly frustrated by the proliferation of low-quality AI-generated content, which they call "AI shit" or "AI slop," on underground forums and platforms where they discuss illegal activities. This AI-generated material, often produced using large language models, is cluttering discussions and making it harder for criminals to find useful information or coordinate attacks. The complaints mirror those of legitimate internet users who are also annoyed by the rise of AI-generated spam and misinformation. The phenomenon highlights how AI tools are being used not only by legitimate businesses and creators but also by malicious actors to generate content at scale, leading to a degradation of information quality even in illicit online spaces. The article, published by Wired, notes that the backlash against AI slop is cross-community, with cybercriminals joining the chorus of critics.