If AI wins, 'made by humans' could be a very good business
Business Insider analyzes Substack's announcement of anti-AI slop tools, including integration with Pangram's AI-detection software and potential feed filters. The article argues that as AI becomes ubiquitous, consumer backlash is growing, evidenced by anti-data center protests and criticism of A24's partnership with Google DeepMind. Substack CEO Chris Best emphasizes the platform is not anti-AI but wants to preserve human-created content quality. The piece draws parallels to organic food labeling, suggesting 'AI-free' could become a premium selling point. It notes that even LinkedIn is fighting AI slop. The author concludes that while AI may be inevitable, it is not universally accepted, creating market opportunities for human-made alternatives.
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If AI wins, 'made by humans' could be a very good business
Business Insider analyzes Substack's announcement of anti-AI slop tools, including integration with Pangram's AI-detection software and potential feed filters. The article argues that as AI becomes ubiquitous, consumer backlash is growing, evidenced by anti-data center protests and criticism of A24's partnership with Google DeepMind. Substack CEO Chris Best emphasizes the platform is not anti-AI but wants to preserve human-created content quality. The piece draws parallels to organic food labeling, suggesting 'AI-free' could become a premium selling point. It notes that even LinkedIn is fighting AI slop. The author concludes that while AI may be inevitable, it is not universally accepted, creating market opportunities for human-made alternatives.