US EditionYou May See Less AI Slop After YouTube Enacts New Video Policies
YOUTUBE PLATFORM, JUL 8 – YouTube will enforce stricter monetization rules to exclude repetitive and AI-generated content, protecting original creators and advertiser trust on its platform.
- On July 15, YouTube will update its YouTube Partner Program to remove inauthentic, AI-generated, or repetitive videos from monetization eligibility.
- Amid a surge of low-quality AI-generated content or 'AI slop,' YouTube is updating its monetization policies to combat inauthentic videos and protect platform integrity, citing enforcement seriousness.
- Viral AI-generated videos include fake Diddy trial clips, a fully AI-created true crime series, and misuse of CEO Neal Mohan’s likeness in phishing scams, evidencing scale and risks.
- YouTube's July 15 update gives the platform power to ban inauthentic, AI-generated content, clarifying policies to protect genuine creators and platform integrity.
- As AI advances, YouTube emphasizes the importance of authentic, human-created content to preserve platform integrity amid growing AI-generated 'slop' and micro-trends.
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