HN Without AI

What it does

Unslop.news is a Hacker News interface that filters out AI-generated content. It displays the same Hacker News feed with the same layout and functionality, but removes posts detected as AI-generated.

Who it is for

The service targets Hacker News readers who want to browse community links without encountering machine-generated articles. This includes developers, technologists, and founders who prefer human-written analysis and original reporting.

Pricing

The site does not show prices.

How it stands out

Hacker News moderation is community-driven through voting and flagging, but relies on readers to identify AI content. This tool automates that filtering step. It does not require users to create an account or change their existing workflow. The interface remains identical to the original Hacker News, lowering the barrier to switching. The creator has offered sponsorship opportunities via email.

What a founder should check

First, verify the accuracy of AI detection. A misclassified article filtered by mistake or a missed AI post appearing in the feed would undermine trust. The detection method and false positive rate are not documented publicly.

Second, examine switching costs for Hacker News users. Most already have habits, saved stories, and authentication tied to the official site. A parallel interface with no account persistence or integration with HN accounts may see low adoption among power users.

Third, consider the sustainability of this specific moat. Hacker News moderation standards and community norms around AI content may evolve. If the official platform adopts its own filtering, or if AI detection becomes a built-in feature of Reddit or other aggregators, the unique value proposition shrinks. The tool also depends on HN's continued openness to scraping or API access.