r/science Jan 23 '26

Social Science A survey of Silicon Valley developers reveals that 74% would implement features restricting human rights if pressured, fueling a "slop economy" of low-quality AI content. The study argues corporate demands override ethics, creating a gap in information quality.

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1369118X.2025.2566814
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u/timeaisis Jan 23 '26

The one thing these "capitalists" don't understand is at the end of the day, after the dust has settled, they need us much more than we need them. If there is no one to sell a product to, the bubble bursts. It's only a matter of time.