Everyone’s saying AI is flooding the internet with slop. But if you look at what high-agency people are doing with it, you see the opposite. They’re using AI to cut out the junk, so they can work faster, enjoy more, and earn more.

Here are seven real, practical examples of how AI helps you remove slop from your TV, your home devices, your videos, your feeds, and even your own working software.

1. Vibe code your TV to remove bloatware and ads

Smart TVs can be a right headache. You get slow interfaces, pre-installed bloatware, and sponsored ads that interrupt you before you’ve even reached your streaming apps. A lot of the time, the business model relies on annoying you, collecting data, and making profit on the back end.

High-agency users are plugging AI into that problem. One person vibe-coded their TV with Claude, removing ads and bloatware, then recreating a cleaner operating system with a design inspired by Apple TV. The reported results included far lower RAM use and a faster interface.

And it’s not just a one-off. Others have removed sponsored ads on their parents’ TVs, even using AI to target specific device packages and rewrite the launcher so it looks and feels better. Once you’ve got that cleaner interface, you can focus on watching the things you actually want.

2. Jailbreak home devices so you only keep the useful features

The same idea can go beyond your TV. If a device is limited by factory settings, you can use AI to customise it, keep what you value, and drop what you don’t.

For example, someone connected a Kindle over USB and had Claude Code jailbreak it. They removed Amazon bloat and added useful extras like Tailscale. The point wasn’t just “because you can”. It was practical. They save articles online with a service like Readwise, sync them to their home server, and then they show up on their Kindle when it syncs.

Because AI can write code better than most humans, the barrier drops. With a USB-C cable, you can often add, remove, or rework features, turning a locked device into something that actually fits your life. People have even added AI agents to other devices and made them more interactive.

3. Use AI to improve video editing, not just generate content

AI video editing can be surprisingly good at removing slop. It’s not just about getting “something made quickly”. You can ask the system to aim for clean output and avoid the messy, wasteful bits.

In one example, someone prompted an AI to create a one-minute animated video about the Claude mascot, including 3D work and clean motion. The model spent around 12 hours working through the details, guided by instructions that told it not to create slop and to keep the animation crisp.

Another benefit is that AI can help you create the exact b-roll you want. If you’re building a repeatable visual identity for your channel, you can generate the graphics and animations you need without waiting around for a big team.

4. Filter your feeds with AI, so you stop drowning in noise

Slop isn’t only ads and apps. It’s also the constant stream of emails, posts, and “recommended” content that steals your time and attention.

Nick Dobos described how AI helps him manage his inbox. Instead of treating email as a pile of distractions, his agent filters spam and sorts messages based on his goals. He even opts into more email receipts because the AI handles routing and follow-ups, so the inbox stays useful.

The same filter idea works for social feeds. Users spend less time scrolling X, while an AI agent searches for relevant, reputable posts and ideas. On Instagram, Muse-style tools can also support research and automation, like saving leads to a spreadsheet and letting you know when something matters.

That behaviour shift is the key. You stop “working your way through slop” and start using AI to find the signal you actually care about.

5. Swap clunky apps for AI agents that do the work for you

A lot of apps push you towards upsells, paywalls, and constant prompts to “upgrade”. They’re designed to keep you clicking, not to keep you focused. When you switch from apps to agents, you often get rid of that whole layer of annoyance.

The idea is simple. Instead of opening ten different tools, you ask an agent to handle the job across apps. For instance, rather than using a dedicated calorie logging app, you could send a photo of your food and have the agent log the calories into a spreadsheet and tell you the result. You avoid paywalls, pop-ups, and those retention tricks.

People also report cancelling most apps and relying on agents using text or voice. You still get the task done, but without the slop-heavy interface and constant upgrade nagging.

6. Remove slop from your own videos by analysing transcripts

Editing gets a lot easier when AI helps you spot what to cut. Many modern tools can analyse transcripts and highlight parts that are off-topic, repetitive, or just taking up time.

One workflow described is using AI to analyse a recent video and produce a list of sections to remove, tighten, or fix. It can work like a slop detector by flagging where you repeated points, where tangents slowed things down, and where pacing could be improved.

In practice, the goal isn’t to create something flashy. It’s to get to your main point without wasting your audience’s time. When you cut out the boring bits, you can often keep retention higher because viewers feel the video is moving with purpose.

7. Build internal software that only includes the features you actually use

Slop often comes from feature overload. You might only use a small part of a tool, yet you still end up paying for, learning, and dealing with everything it includes.

One creator built their own internal workspace with AI in the mix. They combined features they liked from tools such as Notion and other apps into one place, including script management, diagrams, and video-related feeds for brand deals and analytics. If something isn’t used, it gets removed.

This approach can also save money. Instead of paying licences for seats in a bloated app just to use a few features, you build a lean system. The same creator also built lightweight desktop apps for tasks like logo lookup and thumbnail creation, keeping the workflow tight and focused on what they need.

Conclusion

AI isn’t only for writing content. It’s helping people remove slop across the areas that cost them time: TVs full of ads, devices locked by bloat, videos packed with filler, feeds that overload your attention, and software that nags you into paying more.

If you want better productivity and income, start small. Choose one area where slop wastes your time, then set up an AI workflow that keeps only what you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start removing slop from my home devices with AI?

Start with one device, find trusted instructions for that exact model, and make small changes first. Back up what you can, test carefully, and only keep the features you genuinely want.

Do I need advanced technical skills to vibe code my TV or jailbreak a Kindle?

Not always. Some steps can be pretty entry-level if you follow clear guides, but other changes can be more technical. Take your time, protect your data, and don’t rush into big rewrites.

Which AI tools are best for video editing to reduce slop?

Look for tools that fit your workflow and help analyse transcripts or generate clean visuals. In the examples, Claude Code and Blender-style workflows showed strong results for animations and edits.

How can AI help with email management without losing important messages?

Use an AI agent linked to your inbox to filter spam, archive obvious noise, and sort messages based on your goals. Then rely on the agent to route receipts and keep your inbox useful.

Are there risks in building my own software or jailbreaking devices?

Yes. There can be security risks, stability issues, and warranty problems. Back up before you start, stick to reputable guidance, and test changes in a careful, step-by-step way.