Meaning of AI Slop: Macquarie Dictionary’s 2025 Word of the Year

Macquarie Dictionary has named “AI slop” its Word of the Year for 2025, recognized in both the People’s Choice and Committee’s Choice categories. Defined as “low-quality content created by generative AI,” AI slop reflects significant societal changes due to the rise of artificial intelligence. The committee also acknowledged terms like “clanker” and “medical misogyny” as honorable mentions. Other notable mentions in the shortlist included “bathroom camping” and “Ozempic face.”

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