YouTube, a Google subsidiary, is implementing measures to combat low-quality, repetitive, and unoriginal AI-generated content known as AI Slop.
Creators will now need to provide meaningful human input such as commentary, editing, or creativity to be eligible for monetization on YouTube.
The move aims to uphold content authenticity, ensure advertiser trust, and emphasize the role of AI in complementing human creativity rather than replacing it.
Google's decision not to outright ban AI use on YouTube but restrict monetization for AI-only content is aimed at fostering original and engaging content creation on the platform.