AI Slop Goes Mainstream as Low-Effort Generated Videos Consistently Go Viral

Accounts dedicated entirely to AI-generated video content are racking up massive engagement with minimal effort, including a viral 'Harry Potter and the 48 Hour Shift' clip.

The AI slop economy is thriving. The account @AIslop_, which posts nothing but AI-generated video content, went viral multiple times this weekend, including with a clip titled "Harry Potter and the 48 Hour Shift" and another unlabeled video that also gained massive traction.

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