YouTube Says Reaction Videos Are Still Safe Under New Monetization Rules
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YouTube has updated its monetization policies to clarify that reaction and commentary videos will still qualify for monetization. The previously ambiguous 'Repetitious Content' policy has been renamed 'Inauthentic Content' to emphasize YouTube's focus on quality and originality. Content deemed to be inauthentic includes videos relying solely on text from websites or lacking individual creator contribution. Additionally, the reused content policy remains unchanged, allowing monetization for videos containing commentary, review, and reactions, while the updates aim to combat low-quality and AI-generated content.
YouTube's new monetization policy reassures creators that reaction and commentary videos still qualify for monetization, while focusing on removing low-quality, AI-generated content.
The 'Repetitious Content' policy has been renamed to 'Inauthentic Content' to better reflect YouTube's emphasis on quality and originality.
YouTube clarifies that inauthentic content includes videos that merely read text from websites, slideshows, or scrolling text without substantial creator contribution.
Although YouTube's reused content policy remains unchanged, it highlights that creators are rewarded for original and authentic content, allowing monetization of commentary, reviews, and reactions.
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