SMRTR TechJun 26, 20259to5Mac

Reddit is being spammed by AI bots, and it’s all Reddit’s fault

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Reddit is battling an influx of AI-generated spam posts, a direct consequence of selling user data for AI training. CEO Steve Huffman describes it as an "arms race" to detect and block fake content. Companies are using AI bots to create posts, hoping their content will appear in chatbot results, forcing Reddit to explore new verification methods.

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