AI slop is flooding woodworking searches, Etsy listings, and maker content feeds, and it's making life harder for real creators trying to get found. In this episode, Josh looks at what AI slop actually is, shows some real examples from woodworking search results and Etsy, and talks through how makers can still stand out in a landscape that's getting noisier by the day.

Topics covered:

• What AI slop is and why it's a specific problem for the maker space
• How AI-generated images and listings are distorting search results and online marketplaces
• The race-to-the-bottom pricing dynamic on platforms like Etsy
• Real examples of creators using process and proof-of-work to stand out (Marlon Hazel, Corey Artist)
• Using AI as a workflow tool vs. using it to replace your work
• The long-term outlook and why human-made work still has a future

🔗 LINKS

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vvoiC3ccHFG7HWt3mWxUH

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