When You Gaze Into the AI Slop, the AI Slop Also Gazes Into You
THE SO WHAT
The “society of the psyop” framing is a reminder that generative junk isn’t just noise—it’s an environment that shapes how users perceive authenticity and intent. Any product that relies on user trust now needs an explicit content provenance and curation strategy, not just better ranking.
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