Google’s (GOOGL) (GOOG) YouTube may finally put an end to the artificial intelligence (AI) “slop” videos that have spread across the platform. New monetization guidelines will go into effect on July 15 that will end the monetization of “mass-produced or repetitive” content.
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Viewers and creators will note that this doesn’t mean AI-generated videos will disappear from the platform completely. Instead, creators that utilize AI in a way that doesn’t violate YouTube’s policies will continue to be able to monetize their content. The end of monetization is designed to stop bad actors who are abusing the tools to generate money from low-effort productions, not everyone using them.
The finer details of this update are still unknown, as YouTube hasn’t released the full notes for it. When those are released, creators will have a much better idea of what AI content is or isn’t available for monetization on the platform.
Can YouTube Stop the AI Onslaught?
It has become easier for AI videos to be generated thanks to advancements in those tools, including Google’s Gemini AI video generator powered by Veo 3. As more people gain access to this technology, it could become difficult for YouTube to keep up with the influx of AI-generated content.
This presents a problem for creators of original content on YouTube. The video creation process is a long one that requires requires a large dedication of time and effort. With AI content generated as quickly as it is, these creators could get lost in the sea of AI videos. That could result in fewer views, which would discourage these types of creators from making videos.
This is an issue YouTube will have to figure out to ensure a healthy community not overrun by AI.
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