# 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.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-work-slop-what-is-it-and-how-can-uk-businesses-protect-themselves?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4f8fe6256b604227c7e5c7)
- **Published:** 2026-07-09
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ai
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