There’s a new wave of policy updates hitting Etsy and YouTube — and if you’re a digital creator or small business owner using AI tools, this one’s for you.

In this video, we’re diving into what’s being called the “AI Slop Crackdown.” Both Etsy and YouTube are tightening their content standards to push back against low-quality, AI-generated, mass-produced content that’s flooding their platforms. But here’s the thing: it’s not about banning AI — it’s about bringing the human touch back to the forefront.

We’ll break down:

• What “AI Slop” really means (and why it’s a problem),
• The Role of Etsy in Setting New Content Standards
• YouTube's Approach to Combatting AI-Generated Content
• The Challenges of Identifying AI-Generated Content
• Going down the Reddit Hole
• AI Slop Crackdown and the Impact on Monetization
• Future Trends in Content Creation and AI
• AI Slop Crackdown and The Evolving Landscape of Content Standards

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Links Mentioned in the video

Rene Ritchie video to address policy updates https://youtu.be/oqMijeuaWik

vidIQ Policy Update explainer https://youtu.be/U_aE3k2EzWo

TubeBuddy explaining what constitutes an AI channel https://youtu.be/s5U7fiTqWO8

Matt Par focusing on “Faceless Channels” https://youtu.be/861Q6pINz7I

No Fakes Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4875/text