YouTube will implement new monetization guidelines starting July 15, 2025, targeting creators who produce original content using their real voices. The platform will no longer pay for videos that are reused, copied, low-effort, or fully generated by artificial intelligence (AI). This policy update aims to curb the proliferation of "AI slop," defined as mass-produced and repetitive content often created quickly through generative AI tools that stitch together stock clips or synthetic elements. The changes reflect growing concerns about the quality and authenticity of content on the platform. In addition to these monetization changes, YouTube will discontinue its general Trending page and Trending Now list, replacing them with category-specific charts to better align with current content discovery methods. These updates come amid Alphabet's continued investment in generative AI, highlighting a nuanced approach to AI-generated content on YouTube.