Why do AI carousels all look the same?

Because most tools generate from a prompt about a topic rather than extracting from what the creator actually said. The source material is the same generic internet knowledge base, not the creator's unique teaching.

How many slides should a LinkedIn carousel have?

Between 7 and 12 slides. Under 7 and there is not enough substance to justify the swipe. Over 12 and you are padding. The sweet spot is 8–10 slides with one clear idea per slide.

What makes a carousel hook work?

A hook that names a specific problem, outcome, or number the audience recognizes immediately. Vague benefit hooks ("improve your content") lose to specific tension hooks ("why your carousels get saved but never shared").

The Anti-Generic Guide to AI Carousels

September 4, 2026 By Aran P Ploshansky

AI carousels have a sameness problem. How to build LinkedIn carousels from your podcast that sound like you — hook, structure, and design rules included.

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