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irksome

[urk-suhm] / ˈɜrk səm /


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"The rise of AI has raised concerns about low-quality content — also known as AI slop," YouTube chief executive Neal Mohan said of the irksome phenomenon.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

And this puts everyone besides Rapaport in an irksome if intriguing position.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

For some people, it's strangers' habits that are most irksome, while for others, it's loved ones.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2024

But for the moment, this looks like a pat on the head to a couple of avid but irksome boosters.

From Slate • Nov. 16, 2024

She suspected that Judith had invented the irksome procedure just to keep her busy, and in a burst of resentment she poured in the remaining cupful all at once.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare