AI work slop: What is it & how can UK businesses protect themselves?
A study has revealed that approximately 40% of UK employees receive ‘work slop’ caused by low-quality, AI-generated content. As a result, it is estimated that each instance of work slop takes up to 3.5 hours each month to correct, resulting in millions of pounds in lost productivity.
It has been reported that as of mid-2026, approximately 78% of global businesses are using AI in at least one business function.
Despite this, studies have revealed that 62% to over 80% of workers lack confidence or training in AI, with many reporting they don’t have the skills to use the tool in their daily tasks, which can lead to errors and work slop.
What is AI work slop?
Many workers are using AI to make daily tasks such as generating reports, emails, or code more efficient. However, if used incorrectly, workers can be faced with low-quality, AI-generated content that may...
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