YouTube cracks down on AI slop with new revenue restrictions

Stuff | 21.07.2026 14:15
YouTube’s AI slop tsunami is only gaining momentum. Part of the reason for that is that ‘creators’ feel that they can earn a quick buck by only doing the bare minimum. They’re also right. Last year, YouTube made some changes to its policies in an attempt to stop what it called “inauthentic” content — like soulless, mass-produced, and repetitive videos — from earning money. Now, the Alphabet-owned company has clarified that stance.