YouTube clarifies policies around AI slop and upsetting videos

# YouTube Cracks Down on Low-Quality AI Videos YouTube is tightening the rules on what kinds of videos can make money from ads, specifically targeting poorly-made AI-generated content and videos designed to upset viewers. The company updated its policies to be clearer about which videos won't qualify for ad revenue—basically, if you're using AI to pump out low-effort content or deliberately trying to provoke people, you won't get paid. This matters because it could mean fewer of these cheap, frustrating videos cluttering your recommendations, though it also sets a new bar for what YouTube considers acceptable quality.