YouTube updates monetisation policy, will pay only for original content and real voices

YouTube will have a new monetisation policy, where repetitive, low-effort, or mass-produced content will be restricted from earning less income, starting 15 July 2025. Creators should create original and genuine material in videos that are entertaining or educational to gain the status of the YouTube Partner Program. It is estimated that this update will affect AI-generated video, clickbait, or templated videos, but YouTube has yet to specify specific punishments or the specifics of implementation.