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Slop stars: why AI-generated content could help creators

Slop stars: why AI-generated content could help creators

Update: 2025-12-22
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In a world of infinite content, who wins and who loses? Our correspondent explains what the proliferation of AI-generated art means for human artists. What the prevalence of male-female friendships tell us about a society. And why you should propose with a yellow-gold ring.  


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Slop stars: why AI-generated content could help creators

Slop stars: why AI-generated content could help creators