YouTube Tightens Monetization Rules for AI Slop
No Priors · youtube · 2026-07-20
YouTube has updated its monetization rules to more clearly define which AI-generated or low-quality videos are not eligible for ad revenue.
The change is meant to curb “AI slop” and upsetting content that is produced mainly to game monetization.
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