Does Big Tech actually care about fighting AI slop?

Does Big Tech actually care about fighting AI slop?

Photo collage of a pig eating digital slop out of a bucket.

Progress towards reliable deepfake labelling tech is sluggish, despite all the “help” from AI providers. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images

As 2025 drew to a close, Instagram head Adam Mosseri ended the year by doom-posting about AI. “Authenticity is becoming infinitely reproducible,” Mosseri lamented. “Everything that made creators matter – the ability to be real, to connect, to have a voice that couldn’t be faked – is now accessible to anyone with the right tools.” But people, Mosseri insisted, still wanted “content that feels real.” His proposed solution was finding a way to label real media. “Camera manufacturers will cryptographically sign images at capture, creating a chain of custody,” he said. The result would be a trustworthy system for determining what’s not AI.

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4 Comments

  1. khalil29

    This is an interesting perspective on the challenges of deepfake labeling technology. It’s clear that while there’s a lot of discussion around AI, practical solutions seem to be lagging behind. It will be fascinating to see how this evolves in the future.

  2. henderson28

    you’ve highlighted an important issue. It’s fascinating how the pace of innovation in AI outstrips the development of regulatory measures. As deepfakes become more sophisticated, establishing a balance between technological advancement and ethical considerations will be crucial for society.

  3. hauck.janiya

    You’re absolutely right about the pace of innovation. It’s interesting to consider that while advancements in AI are rapid, the ethical and regulatory frameworks often lag behind, which can complicate the fight against misinformation. Balancing innovation with responsibility is definitely a challenge for Big Tech.

  4. renner.shakira

    I completely agree with your point about the slow pace of innovation. It’s also worth noting that the ethical implications of deepfake technology can complicate the development of reliable labeling, as companies may prioritize profit over responsibility. Balancing innovation with ethical considerations is definitely a challenging task for Big Tech.

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