YouTube now explicitly bans monetization for repetitive AI filler, emotionally manipulative videos and AI personas discussing finance or health — but hasn't defined what "too much" looks like.

YouTube has doubled both routes into its Partner Program and called it new opportunities to earn. The three million creators already inside are untouched. Everyone still outside now needs twice as ...

Beginning next year, creators who want to monetize their YouTube channel through the Partner Program will need twice as many watch hours to qualify. On Monday, YouTube announced some major changes ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. YouTube is significantly increasing its monetization requirements for new creators joining ...

YouTube doubles the entry bar for its Partner Program on 1 February 2027. YouTube is raising the entry bar for its Partner Program to 8,000 watch hours or 20 million Shorts views from 1 February 2027.

YouTube announced major changes to the YouTube Partner Program taking effect February 1, 2027. New creators will need 8,000 watch hours or 20 million Shorts views to qualify for ad revenue, doubling ...

YouTube is doubling the eligibility requirements for new creators to join its Partner Program, requiring 8,000 watch hours or 20 million Shorts views starting February 1, 2027. Existing partners are ...

In a decisive move to protect viewer feeds and advertiser dollars, YouTube has updated its monetization guidelines to strip cash flow from low-quality, AI-generated material. The streaming giant is ...