Analysis

August 19, 2026

Startups are clamping down on internal AI slop: ‘You’re losing so much’

AI writing policies could become commonplace in startups, as people tire of slop


If you’ve spent enough time online lately, you’re likely familiar with the quirks of AI-generated writing: from the overt use of m-dashes and hyperbole to the “it’s not just x, it’s y.” 

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Miriam Partington

Miriam Partington was a senior reporter at Sifted, based in Berlin. She covered the DACH region and the future of work, and wrote Startup Life , a weekly newsletter on what it takes to build a startup.

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