Huan Qiu Wang Zi Xun·2025-07-10 06:38Group 1 - YouTube has updated its monetization policy for the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) to clarify content profitability standards and combat low-quality "inauthentic" content produced using artificial intelligence [1][3] - The update is not a new regulation but a refinement of existing rules, aimed at better identifying bulk-produced or repetitive content that has long been considered spam and not eligible for monetization [3][4] - The rise of AI technology has lowered content creation barriers, leading to an influx of low-quality "AI garbage" content on the platform, including AI-generated videos, music channels, and fake news [3][4] Group 2 - Some creators are concerned that the new policy may impact the profitability of reaction and edited videos; however, the platform emphasizes that the adjustment aims to regulate content ecology rather than restrict legitimate creative forms [4] - Industry analysis suggests that allowing low-quality AI-generated content to profit could harm the platform's reputation and core values, making this policy update a crucial step for YouTube to respond to technological changes and reinforce content quality [4]