Following backlash over an increase in “AI slop” taking over users’ feeds and making it less useful, Pinterest on Thursday added new tools that let users limit how much AI-generated content they see in their feed.
Users can now personalize their feeds to restrict GenAI imagery in some categories, and the company said it will make its existing GenAI content labels more noticeable in the days ahead.
The site, widely used to browse and bookmark inspirational content and potential purchases, has come under fire from users who complained about the massive uptick in GenAI content. The media also documented the problem , openly wondering if AI has already ruined Pinterest or if it could still be fixed.
The problem, if left unresolved, could destroy Pinterest’s reputation, and ult