Topic: creator concerns

  • YouTube View Drop? Blame This Ad-Block Update

    YouTube View Drop? Blame This Ad-Block Update

    A recent update to the EasyPrivacy filter list in ad-blocking software inadvertently blocks YouTube's view-counting mechanism, causing a drop in recorded views despite normal video playback. YouTube confirmed the issue is external, not due to platform changes, and technical analysis identified th...

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  • YouTube cracks down on AI-generated 'repetitive' content amid quality concerns

    YouTube cracks down on AI-generated 'repetitive' content amid quality concerns

    YouTube is updating its monetization policies to target low-quality, AI-generated content, reinforcing guidelines against spammy or repetitive material while clarifying that formats like reaction videos remain unaffected. The platform faces a surge of AI-generated "slop," including synthetic voic...

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