YouTube plans to tighten creator monetisation rules amid rise in AI-generated slop
The Alphabet-owned company has said it will update its YouTube Partner Program (YPP) monetisation policies on July 15, to require creators to upload 'original' and 'authentic' content. The updated monetisation policies will contain more detailed guidelines on what type of content can be monetised by creators.
The move has reportedly raised concerns among YouTubers about whether it could limit them from monetising content such as reaction videos or content that contains featured clips.
In response to these concerns, Rene Ritchie, YouTube's Head of Editorial and Creator Liaison, has clarified that this won't be the case. In a YouTube video posted on Tuesday, July 8, Ritchie said, 'This is a minor update to YouTube's long-standing YPP policies to help better identify when content is mass-produced or repetitive. This type of content has already been ineligible for monetisation for years and is content viewers often consider spam.
Recent advancements in AI text-to-video generators have led to a surge in low-quality, AI-generated content on platforms such as YouTube. This type of content has come to be known as AI slop. This also includes authentic videos or photos that have been overlaid with AI-generated voices. It remains to be seen how YouTube's monetisation policies continue to evolve to address such content.
Google, on the other hand, is also integrating its Veo 3 model in YouTube Shorts to help creators leverage its most advanced AI video generator first introduced at the tech giant's I/O 2025 developer conference a few months ago.
Earlier this year, a true crime murder series on YouTube that went viral, was later discovered to be completely AI-generated, according to a report by 404 Media. Previous reports have also revealed a rise in AI-generated phishing scams, with one of them even featuring the likeness of YouTube CEO Neal Mohan to dupe victims. Several AI music channels are found to have acquired millions of subscribers. AI-generated YouTube videos about news events, like the Diddy trial, have reportedly garnered millions of views as well.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
News18
24 minutes ago
- News18
Yuzvendra Chahal Engaged? Rishabh Pant Drops Hint Amid RJ Mahvash Dating Buzz: 'Iski Toh Ho Chuki...'
Yuzvendra Chahal's relationship rumours with RJ Mahvash resurface after Rishabh Pant teases him on Kapil Sharma's show: 'Engagement ho chuki hai pehle.' Archana Puran Singh recently turned her vlogging lens toward the vibrant sets of The Great Indian Kapil Show, offering fans an exclusive peek into the behind-the-scenes fun during the episode featuring Indian cricketers Rishabh Pant, Yuzvendra Chahal, Abhishek Sharma, and Gautam Gambhir. From playful banter to heartfelt moments, the vlog captures all the camaraderie and chaos that unfolded before and after the cameras rolled. The vlog begins with Archana humorously lamenting a sore throat. 'How am I supposed to laugh on camera tonight?" she quips, setting the tone for a candid and energetic day on set. She meets Kapil Sharma backstage, praising his dapper black-and-white outfit. 'Where did you get this suit? It looks amazing," she tells the host, just before they both hurry to take their positions. As the cricketers make their grand entrance, they flock to Navjot Singh Sidhu, greeting him with excitement. Sidhu beams with pride as he speaks about Abhishek Sharma, calling him 'the future of Indian cricket." Archana too warmly welcomes the newcomer, describing him as a 'very handsome boy" and pointing out that he made it to the show thanks to his shared Amritsari roots with Kapil. The energy on set only grows as Archana engages in light-hearted conversations with the guests. She checks in on Rishabh Pant, who opens up about how his accident gave him a new outlook on life. He also shares that he's now a content creator too, having started his own YouTube channel. Archana gives him a shout-out on her vlog in support. In a hilarious moment, Rishabh appears to jokingly slip a ring on Chahal's finger while discussing his channel. Archana teases, 'Are you now engaged to him?" To which Rishabh replies, 'Iski toh ho chuki hai pehle," referencing Chahal's past engagement. Chahal adds cheekily, 'Woh engagement ab khatam ho gayi," hinting at his divorce from Dhanashree Verma. But the roasting didn't end there. Archana invited Chahal to visit her home in Madh Island, only to remark that he's too busy to ever make it to Mumbai. Rishabh quickly chimes in, 'He is here all the time!" Taken aback but amused, Chahal responds, 'Sabko bata de tu (Why don't you just announce it to everyone?)" Rishabh obliges, yelling it on set, sending everyone into fits of laughter. The cheeky exchange was widely interpreted as a playful reference to Chahal's rumoured link-up with RJ Mahvash, who is based in Mumbai. First Published: July 25, 2025, 16:08 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Indian Express
40 minutes ago
- New Indian Express
A R Rahman, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's ‘Secret Mountain' project to blend music, AI, Indian innovation
NEW DELHI: Renowned composer A R Rahman is set to merge music with artificial intelligence through his latest collaboration with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for an upcoming AI project titled Secret Mountain. Rahman shared the announcement with a post on his Instagram handle on Friday, featuring him alongside Altman. He called the upcoming venture a 'virtual global band', which will 'empower and uplift Indian minds to use AI tools.' 'It was a pleasure to meet @sama at his office… we discussed Secret Mountain, our virtual global band, and to empower and uplift Indian minds to use AI tools to address generational challenges and lead the way forward. EPI,' he wrote in the caption. The story follows a young woman named Luna, who finds herself in the realm of Secret Mountain, where she encounters a variety of musical characters hailing from different cultural backgrounds. Rahman had posted a glimpse of the project last year on his YouTube channel. It was titled Introducing the Secret Mountain. In the video, the character can be heard saying, 'Hey, I'm Luna, let me tell you a story. Like most of us, I have been wandering the jungles of instant gratification, dooms of scrolling.'
Time of India
43 minutes ago
- Time of India
Teacher, Teacher, Look Who's Smarter—It's Your AI Starter
Personalization at Scale Smart Tutoring and Virtual Assistants Real-Time Feedback Loops Automation for Educators Live Events Inclusive and Accessible Learning Looking Ahead The contemporary classroom is experiencing a quiet revolution. The era of lecturing, one-size-fits-all, and chalk-and-board is over. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is leading a revolution in the delivery, consumption, and optimization of learning—redefining not only what students learn, but also how they the centre of AI influence is one-to-one learning. AI systems can analyse huge sets of data on student performance, behaviour, and learning modes, allowing platforms to present content that is customized. No two students learn alike or at the same rate, and AI gets that. Whether it's suggesting a different kind of video for a visual learner or providing extra practice problems for a struggling student, the technology is adapting the learning experience in real intelligent tutors such as Khanmigo, Squirrel AI, and Google's Gemini for Education are already functioning as on-demand instructors. These platforms offer 24/7 support, respond to students' questions, and provide step-by-step elaborations on difficult subjects. They're bridging the gap for low-income students who cannot access private instruction and allowing teachers to do more mentoring and less rote not only educates but also listens and learns. Through natural language processing (NLP), Grammarly and ChatGPT can analyse student writing in an instant, make recommendations, and give reasons. In math and science, there are applications like Photo Math where AI vision scans handwritten mathematics and guides the student through the process of solving it. The instant feedback helps improve speed and increases confidence among typically bogged down with administrative work, are recovering precious hours through AI. From auto-marking homework to condensing student performance reports, AI is optimizing classroom administration. It's even assisting in curricula development, analysing which modules work best and recommending adjustments for the next is also democratizing learning. For the disabled or the language-challenged, technologies such as real-time translation, speech-to-text, and adaptive interfaces are opening education to everyone. AI can change text sizes, read speeds, and even translate into local languages, so no learner gets left AI-powered classroom is no longer a sci-fi fantasy; it's the here and now. As the tech continues to evolve, we can look forward to an even more engaging learning experience with AI-powered simulations, VR/AR adoption, and predictive analytics to detect struggling students as AI allows for efficiency and scale, the human touch cannot be replaced. The future of learning is in a hybrid approach—where AI works behind the scenes on data and personalization, and teachers bring empathy, mentorship, and hasn't simply modernized classrooms; it's revolutionizing the very notion of education. And that's not all.
