YouTube is testing a new pop-up survey asking viewers to rate whether they felt the video they just watched was generated by AI. The survey appears after the video plays and directly asks the following questions: “Did this feel like AI slop?” According to a screenshot shared on Reddit and reported by Dexerto.
YouTube confirmed that the test is being rolled out to some users.
How YouTube’s “AI slop” survey works
After watching certain YouTube videos, a prompt will appear asking if the content feels like AI slop. Users are presented with five response options. “Not at all,” “A little,” “Somewhat,” “A lot,” or “Very much.”
This language reflects the growing trend of low-effort AI-generated content, commonly referred to as “AI slop.”
How widely is YouTube testing AI slop research?
This feature is currently being tested A small group of users. YouTube has not announced how widely this will be rolled out or whether it will be a permanent addition. The company also did not provide details on how it plans to use the feedback it receives.
Why YouTube collects AI slop feedback from viewers
AI-generated videos have become common on YouTube, especially short videos. The platform’s recommendation system shows this content widely, including to younger audiences. YouTube does not provide details about how survey responses will be used or whether they will influence content moderation, demonetization, or changes to the recommendation algorithm.
The company also did not provide a timeline for expanding testing or sharing results.
Gathering user feedback on AI content can serve purposes beyond quality control. Platforms that can identify and label AI-generated content at scale may have an advantage in managing emerging regulations regarding synthetic media disclosure. YouTube has not disclosed whether this is part of its plans.
