YouTube is moving to limit 'AI Slop,' which consists of low-quality, repetitive AI-generated content, by requiring creators to flag the use of AI while uploading videos and images.
Industry watchers suggest the initiative aims to keep mass-produced AI videos out of YouTube's monetization program.
Some creators and industry experts believe that YouTube's restrictions on AI content may not lead to an immediate mass exit of creators from the platform, but could drive them to explore other platforms for monetization.
While YouTube tightens its policies on AI content, other platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest are not discouraging AI usage, potentially leading to creators shifting their AI content creation to these platforms.