YouTube Tightens Rules on 'AI Slop' and Repetitive Content

Jul 10, 2025
TechCrunch
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Summary

YouTube is tightening rules to crack down on 'AI slop' and repetitive, mass-produced videos, including AI-generated content, in an effort to restrict monetization of inauthentic and spammy content that has flooded the platform due to the rise of AI technology.

Key Points

  • YouTube prepares to update its policies to crack down on 'mass-produced' and 'repetitive' videos, including AI-generated content.
  • The update aims to better identify and restrict monetization of 'inauthentic' content that viewers often consider spam.
  • The rise of AI technology has flooded YouTube with low-quality 'AI slop' content, prompting the need for clearer policies.

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