YouTube Music users are over "AI slop" in their playlists
YouTube Music listeners are getting tired of endless AI-generated songs crowding their recommendations and autoplay queues.
These tracks, usually from unknown artists with generic names, have become so common that users are calling it "AI slop."
The surge is thanks to easy-to-use generative tools making synthetic music uploads a breeze.
Filtering out AI tracks isn't working
Trying to block these songs by hitting "Not interested" or thumbs-down barely helps—new ones just show up again.
Users spot clues like missing artist images and low play counts, but there's no way to filter out AI content directly in the app.
YouTube's response leaves users wanting more
YouTube has started labeling some AI-altered videos and banning manipulated accounts, but most music uploads don't have clear AI markers.
This lack of transparency is making people lose trust in the platform's recommendations, with some even thinking about switching to Spotify or Apple Music for better control over what they hear.