YouTube Takes Aim at AI Content with New Monetization Crackdown

YouTube will block revenue for creators of artificial intelligence-generated and mass-produced videos starting July 15, targeting what the company calls “inauthentic” content.

The policy targets automated material flooding the platform, including music channels using AI that have attracted millions of followers, automated news video, and AI-generated true crime series.

YouTube will revise its partner program rules to provide clearer criteria for identifying problematic content. Previously, the company required “original” content for monetization but lacked specific guidelines for AI-generated material.

Some creators expressed concerns that the changes could limit monetization of reaction videos or content featuring clips, but YouTube’s head of editorial and creator liaison said the update targets clearly inauthentic material.

The move comes as the video platform struggles with AI-generated phishing scams and fake content despite existing detection tools.

The crackdown could influence how other social media platforms address similar content quality challenges.

YouTube, owned by Alphabet Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG), generates revenue by sharing advertising income with qualified creators.



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