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AI slop has hit the science communicators - it's impossible to go on social media without coming across it. Here's why you can't trust AI science slop, and tips on how to spot it.
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0:00 Intro
3:16 AI chatbots aren’t accurate
5:57 LLMs rely on correlation
8:24 LLMs aren’t designed to be accurate
11:52 Checking outputs is extra hard
13:44 AI slop is an awful “starting point”
16:05 Are AI sloppers checking?
17:45 Spotting AI slop
25:45 “AI brainrot”?
30:15 How to protect your brain
Thanks to @JordanHarrod for giving feedback on my script!
youtube.com/watch?v=ShusuVq32hc
youtube.com/watch?v=OdZq3DJSFHE
jordanharrod.substack.com/p/selling-the-magic-of-ai
jordanharrod.substack.com/p/on-bullshit-hallucinations-and-ai
instagram.com/jordanbharrod
https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2026/03/experts-warn-unstructured-ai-use-in-schools-risks-cognitive-atrophy/contentassets/ai-cognitive-offloading-and-implications-for-education.pdf
theconversation.com/its-tempting-to-offload-your-thinking-to-ai-cognitive-science-shows-why-thats-a-bad-idea-276766
matthewfacciani.substack.com/p/the-overlooked-skill-we-all-need
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🙋🏻 I'm Michelle, a chemistry PhD, cosmetic chemist and science educator, here to explain how beauty products work, debunk myths, and help you make smarter decisions about your skincare, hair and makeup!
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AI slop has hit the science communicators - it's impossible to go on social media without coming across it. Here's why you can't trust AI science slop, and tips on how to spot it.
MY BOOK 📖 The Science of Beauty: labmuffin.com/sob
Shop more of my favorite products here: shopmy.us/labmuffin
Subscribe for videos every fortnight: bit.ly/labmuffinyt
0:00 Intro
3:16 AI chatbots aren’t accurate
5:57 LLMs rely on correlation
8:24 LLMs aren’t designed to be accurate
11:52 Checking outputs is extra hard
13:44 AI slop is an awful “starting point”
16:05 Are AI sloppers checking?
17:45 Spotting AI slop
25:45 “AI brainrot”?
30:15 How to protect your brain
Thanks to @JordanHarrod for giving feedback on my script!
youtube.com/watch?v=ShusuVq32hc
youtube.com/watch?v=OdZq3DJSFHE
jordanharrod.substack.com/p/selling-the-magic-of-ai
jordanharrod.substack.com/p/on-bullshit-hallucinations-and-ai
instagram.com/jordanbharrod
https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2026/03/experts-warn-unstructured-ai-use-in-schools-risks-cognitive-atrophy/contentassets/ai-cognitive-offloading-and-implications-for-education.pdf
theconversation.com/its-tempting-to-offload-your-thinking-to-ai-cognitive-science-shows-why-thats-a-bad-idea-276766
matthewfacciani.substack.com/p/the-overlooked-skill-we-all-need
Powered By Chemicals Mugs: labmuffin.com/shop
🙋🏻 I'm Michelle, a chemistry PhD, cosmetic chemist and science educator, here to explain how beauty products work, debunk myths, and help you make smarter decisions about your skincare, hair and makeup!
Website labmuffin.com
Instagram instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience
TikTok tiktok.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience
Threads threads.net/labmuffinbeautyscience
Shop my favorite products: shopmy.us/labmuffin
✨ Want smooth, glowing skin? Grab a copy of my FREE Essential Guide to Exfoliation! labmuffin.com/exfol
📺 RELATED POSTS AND VIDEOS
Free exfoliation guide labmuffin.com/exfol
TikTok expert advice youtu.be/0bRpljNL7ro
Products I refuse to use as a chemist youtu.be/Lb8DkTzFyYI
The worst TikTok haircare advice youtu.be/NErfR6OW7m8
Debunking Huberman's dodgy skincare science youtu.be/r0xINIwcF0w
Spray sunscreens are worse than we thought youtu.be/vL9ybUpAdu0
Debunking the heat protectant test almost broke me youtu.be/ZYCMXY_MUIQ
The science of red light masks youtu.be/eu14g7JFd4o
How to fix your itchy scalp youtu.be/ZBSAXC6DsK0
🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: labmuffin.com/skin
