YouTube cracks down on ‘unoriginal’ monetized content with improved detection
YouTube has announced a new update to a policy that further improves the detection of “inauthentic” content posted to the platform and demonitizes creators as a result.
Google-ownedYouTubeis taking more steps to ensure that videos posted to the site are original and will be more accurately identifying mass-produced content as part of a new policy update.
Creators on YouTube can make a killing with the platform’s monetization tools through the YouTube Partner Program, but in theage of AI, some users have been generating content that doesn’t meet the criteria.
Now, the site will be bolstering its efforts in cracking down on certain content deemed unoriginal.
YouTube takes aim at “inauthentic” videos
YouTube expects those making money to produce content that is “original and authentic” and not repetitive.
“Your content should be made for the enjoyment or education of viewers, rather than for the sole purpose of getting views,” the site’scurrent monetization policies state.
The platform says that reviewers can’t view every video and instead, primarily focus on a channel’s main theme, most viewed videos, newest videos, and the biggest proportion of watch time.
Come July 15, however, YouTube will be updating its guidelines and will be more strict with its approach to unoriginal content.
“to monetize as part of the YouTube Partner Program (YPP), YouTube has always required creators to upload ‘original’ and ‘authentic’ content,” the platform said in anew statement.
“On July 05, 2025, YouTube is updating guidelines to better identify mass-produced and repetitious content. This update better reflects what ‘inauthentic’ content looks like today.”
We’ll have to see exactly what updates YouTube makes, the effect they have on content throughout the platform, and if it ends up improving the viewer experience.
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