"YouTube CEO Neal Mohan wants to make 2026 a year in which more creators build big, sustainable businesses ... and a year in which artificial intelligence enables them to do it faster. But in his annual letter to the YouTube community, which was published Wednesday morning, he also committed to fight AI "slop" and strengthening safeguards for kids and teens, underscoring the delicate balance that the world's dominant video platform has to pursue as it seeks to grow even bigger."
"Perhaps most importantly, Mohan is focused on pushing back against "AI slop," while also opening the door to new types of content that the tech could enable, noting that "over the past 20 years, we've learned not to impose any preconceived notions on the creator ecosystem. Today, once-odd trends like ASMR and watching other people play video games are mainstream hits.""
YouTube aims to make 2026 a year in which more creators build large, sustainable businesses and in which artificial intelligence helps creators accelerate production and scale. The platform intends to open the door to new AI-enabled content while actively fighting low-quality AI-generated content, termed 'AI slop.' Existing systems for combating spam and clickbait will be expanded to reduce repetitive, low-value material. The plan includes stronger safeguards for children and teenagers to protect young viewers. Creators increasingly operate like studios, producing self-greenlit shows and professional content, shifting the ecosystem beyond simple user-generated clips.
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