AI slop is useful as an indicator of enshittified online spaces and businesses too cheap to hire a graphic designer. Basically, if you see it, turn around and walk away.
AI image and video slop proliferated on social media in part because it was revenue generating for its creators on Facebook and TikTok. This incentivizes individuals from developing countries to create images that appeal to audiences in the United States which attract higher advertising rates.
Oh, look. Another reason online ad market is literally ruining everything.