It’s not just you (and Rian Johnson): Social media these days feels like a big trough of AI slop. It’s just…everywhere. Swipe through your FYP, your Reels, your timeline, and you’ll see slop on slop. Mashable associate editor Tim Marcin explains how we got here.
Tim Marcin is an Associate Editor on the culture team at Mashable, where he mostly digs into the weird parts of the internet. You'll also see some coverage of memes, tech, sports, trends, and the occasional hot take. You can find him on Bluesky (sometimes), Instagram (infrequently), or eating Buffalo wings (as often as possible).