The term "slop" refers to low-quality digital content that is generated in large volumes using artificial intelligence technologies. This concept encompasses products such as absurd videos, ridiculous advertising images, fake news, and other low-quality media created with neural networks.
Interestingly, the roots of this word date back to the 18th century, when it was used to mean slush or mud. Over time, in the 19th century, its meaning shifted to refer to refuse and waste, and later it came to denote garbage in a broader sense.
Among the terms that were frequently searched in the past year, Merriam-Webster highlighted words such as "gerrymander," "touch grass" (which means to engage in real-life activities instead of online ones), "performative," "tariff," "conclave," and others.
