YouTube is tightening its rules for creators looking to earn money, aiming to curb the flood of repetitive and “inauthentic” content that has surged with the rise of AI tools.
From 15 July 2025, the platform will update its YouTube Partner Program (YPP) policies to clarify which types of content are eligible for monetisation—and which are not.
While creators have long been expected to produce “original” and “authentic” videos, the updated guidelines seek to make these standards clearer in an age where AI makes mass production easier.
YouTube’s Head of Editorial & Creator Liaison, Rene Ritchie, described the changes as a “minor update” designed to better identify content that is repetitive or mass-produced.
He emphasised that such material has been ineligible for monetisation for years, as it often comes across as spam to viewers.
The new policy specifically targets videos that rely heavily on AI-generated elements with little human input.
This includes AI voices, avatars, automated scripts, and synthetic visuals that are presented without substantial commentary or creative contribution.
The concern is not AI itself, but the low-effort use of AI that results in content lacking distinct personality or originality.
The rapid advancement of generative AI has made it possible to produce videos with minimal effort or human creativity.
Channels filled with AI-generated music, robotic voiceovers over still images, or fake news reports have amassed millions of views, blurring the line between genuine content and automated output.
One notable example is a viral true crime series recently revealed to be entirely AI-created, raising alarms about authenticity.
Even YouTube’s own CEO Neal Mohan’s likeness was exploited in an AI-driven phishing scam, showing how synthetic content can quickly cross into deceptive territory.
Channels that rely on recycling clips with minor edits, automated voiceovers, or repetitive formats stand to be hit hardest.
Content aggregators and faceless channels with minimal human presence are particularly vulnerable under the new rules.
Reaction videos and clips featuring third-party content will still be monetisable if they include meaningful commentary or significant transformation.
As Ritchie reassured creators, simply adding background music or cropping videos will no longer be enough to claim originality.
For creators already putting effort into unique, well-produced content, this shift could actually reduce competition from low-quality channels and improve the overall quality of monetised videos.
Success under the new policy demands clear human input and originality.
Creators are encouraged to bring their own voice to videos, whether through personal insights, storytelling, or on-camera presence.
Thoughtful editing, branding, and transparent disclosure of any AI assistance will also help demonstrate authenticity.
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Instead of automating entire productions, AI should be used as a supportive tool—for scripting ideas or research—but not as a replacement for creative direction.
Channels that engage their audience with genuine purpose, education, or entertainment will likely thrive despite these changes.
YouTube’s move to stop monetising certain AI-generated and repetitive videos signals growing concerns over the impact of synthetic media on digital platforms.
Advertisers want their brands to appear alongside trusted, quality content—not cheap copies made by machines.
As platforms wrestle with this balance, YouTube’s updated guidelines could influence how other sites approach AI-driven creations and the broader questions of transparency and creativity.
This crackdown could either encourage higher-quality content or push creators to find new ways around the rules.
Originality and human creativity are what YouTube values most.
As technology advances quickly, keeping that human touch will be a key challenge for both creators and the platform.
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