AI-generated 'bikini interview' videos, which are highly realistic but entirely fake, are flooding social media, often featuring sexist and misogynistic content aimed at women, creating a controversial and problematic trend.

This surge in AI content has led to a cottage industry of AI influencers and creators who monetize viral videos, making regulation and moderation increasingly difficult.

Critics argue that this flood of low-effort, meaningless AI content contributes to the decline of discoverability and diversity online, as engagement algorithms favor mass-produced videos.

Midjourney’s CEO, David Holz, states that their AI technology enhances user engagement and the commercial viability of AI-generated content, signaling industry confidence in this trend.

Major social media companies are investing heavily in AI tools, indicating they see significant potential in AI-generated content and are unlikely to oppose its growth soon.

Despite criticisms, AI slop videos offer lucrative opportunities for creators, with some scaling their output and increasing ad revenue, exemplified by Midjourney’s estimated $200 million revenue from subscriptions.

Platforms seem to value AI content, with some encouraging its use for creative purposes, and anticipate that most future online content may be AI-generated, despite current challenges for traditional creators.

Content creators like Garilao see AI video production as a fun, creative, and financially rewarding use of new technology, with Garilao’s channel reaching nearly 600,000 subscribers and 500 million views.

The future of AI slop remains uncertain, with potential outcomes ranging from a creative renaissance to a 'dead internet' filled with bots and junk content, emphasizing the need for awareness and filtering tools.

The rise of AI slop videos has sparked controversy over declining content quality and legal issues, especially regarding copyright concerns in AI training data, reflecting broader debates about legality and ethics.

Meta has partnered with Midjourney to improve AI content quality on Facebook and Instagram, launching the Meta AI app to facilitate immersive content creation.

Midjourney is currently facing a lawsuit from Disney and Universal over the use of copyrighted materials in its AI training data, highlighting ongoing legal concerns.