YouTube tightens monetization policy, won't pay for videos that don't look original and authentic
YouTube tightens monetization policy, won't pay for videos that don't look original and authentic YouTube, the world's largest video platform, is preparing to crack down on 'inauthentic' content. Starting July 15, YouTube is updating its YouTube Partner Program (YPP) monetization policy, which is specifically targeted at mass-produced and repetitive videos. This step has been taken because it is easier to create such content with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. YouTube has been emphasizing that creators should upload 'original' and 'authentic' content. The upcoming new policy will help creators better understand what 'inauthentic' content looks like in the current context, the company said. The main reason behind this policy is that with the development of AI technology, YouTube has been flooded with ‘AI slop’, i.e., low-quality content created using generative AI technology. Recently, there has been a growing trend of c...