Dubbed "MicroSlop," Microsoft faces a storm of criticism for its AI.
Microsoft's practice of cramming AI Copilot into every product has led to online users sarcastically calling it "MicroSlop," reflecting a growing dissatisfaction with Big Tech.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•11/01/2026
In late 2025, a blog post by CEO Satya Nadella unexpectedly sparked a wave of ridicule against Microsoft on social media. Instead of evoking empathy, the statement that society should "move beyond" the concept of junk AI led to the creation of the name "MicroSlop".
Microsoft has been criticized for its "all in AI" strategy, but forcibly implementing Copilot into most of its products. Users react strongly when AI features appear even when they are not requested or actually needed.
The hashtag MicroSlop quickly spread across X, Reddit, and many other platforms as a symbol of discontent. The community believes that the gap between Big Tech's AI expectations and the actual needs of users is widening. In reality, AI is currently associated with misinformation, meaningless memes, and serious legal controversies.
The MicroSlop story illustrates the declining consumer confidence in AI, especially when the social benefits remain unclear. Readers are invited to watch the following video : AI Junk - A New Problem on Social Media (VTV24)
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