If you’re making YouTube videos using AI or just reposting the same content again and again — be careful. YouTube has announced a major update that will start from July 2025. These changes will stop monetization (AdSense earnings) on videos that are low-effort, spammy, or mass-produced.
This is a big step. YouTube wants to make the platform more useful, original, and human-like. Let’s explain everything in very simple language.
What Is This New Monetization Policy?
YouTube has noticed that many creators are using AI tools, copy-paste tricks, and same-style videos just to earn money quickly. Some even use robotic voices and slides again and again in different videos.
So now, YouTube is updating its YouTube Partner Program (YPP) rules. If your content is not unique or real, you may lose the chance to earn money from ads.
From July 2025:
- YouTube will stop giving money for videos that look auto-generated or reused.
- Channels that post spammy or repeated content will be removed from monetization.
- Even Shorts and videos with stock footage and AI voices may get rejected if not edited well.
What Kind of Content Will NOT Get Monetized?
According to the new rules, these types of videos will not be allowed to earn money:
- AI-Only Videos
Example: A video that is made 100% by ChatGPT, a robotic voice, and stock clips — with no human touch. These will be considered low effort. - Copy-Paste Content
Example: Same videos with minor title/image changes, repeated for different topics. Like “Top 5 Phones” videos made daily with just brand names changed. - Spammy YouTube Shorts
Example: Reposting the same Short 50 times using the same template or script, just changing background or topic names. - Slide Videos Without Voice or Face
Just showing slides with text and music, without adding voice, real value, or explanation — will now be marked non-original. - Clickbait & Misleading Videos
Using fake thumbnails, emotional headlines, or over-promises that waste viewer time — all will come under review and may get removed from earning.
Why YouTube Is Doing This?
YouTube is trying to make the platform better for real creators and genuine viewers. Many new users are using shortcuts like:
- Making videos only using AI without adding their own ideas.
- Reposting others’ content from TikTok, Instagram, or blogs.
- Uploading the same kind of content repeatedly just to grow fast.
This is damaging the platform. It’s hard to find real, helpful videos among the spammy ones. So, YouTube is now giving priority to unique, helpful, and human-like content.
What Kind of Content WILL Still Earn Money?
Good news — if you’re a creator who works hard and adds real value, you can still earn from your videos. Here’s what YouTube wants now:
- Videos with original voice, face, or story.
- AI-assisted content is okay, if you add your own edits, voice, and opinions.
- Tutorials, guides, vlogs, reactions, reviews, and other content that helps or entertains people.
- Shorts that are not copy-pasted — they should feel fresh and real.
Even if you use AI for writing scripts or editing, just make sure you’re adding your personality, your voice, or your creativity.
Tips to Stay Safe in 2025 as a YouTube Creator
Here are a few things you should keep in mind if you want to keep earning
Don’t blindly use AI tools. If you do, edit and customize everything. Add your own thoughts, examples, or real-life experiences in videos. Stop uploading the same content repeatedly. Don’t copy from TikTok or Instagram and repost it as is. Don’t fake titles/thumbnails to get more views. Focus more on educating, entertaining, or helping your audience.
If your content is made for viewers, and not just for ads, YouTube will reward you.
What Happens If You Break the New Rules?
If your content breaks these rules:
- You may lose monetization for that video or even the full channel.
- You may get a warning or strike.
- Your channel may no longer be part of the YouTube Partner Program.
- Even if your video gets views, you won’t earn anything from it.
YouTube will also start reviewing new channels and videos more strictly before approving for monetization.
Final Note: Be Real, Be Helpful, Be Human
This update is not to stop people from using AI or editing tools. YouTube is only saying — don’t misuse them. Make something useful, unique, and human-friendly.
From July 2025, creators who try to take shortcuts will get blocked. But those who add real effort, real voice, and real creativity will grow even faster.
So don’t just post for money — post with purpose.
