YouTube CEO Neal Mohan is addressing the rise of low-quality, AI-generated content—often called “AI slop”—and is planning ways to limit its impact, even though some creators are earning significant income from it.
AI-powered video creation is becoming increasingly popular, and many creators on platforms like YouTube are now using it to build an audience with their AI-generated content.
A recent Kapwing study found that over 20% of all content on YouTube is now created using artificial intelligence. Leading the way in this trend is the Indian channel Bandar Apna Dost, which has earned over 2.07 billion views and an estimated $4.25 million per year, making it the most successful AI-driven channel on the platform.
The income from AI-generated content isn’t limited to big platforms. For example, a 21-year-old student in the Philippines recently revealed he made around $9,000 in a single month by creating short, AI-generated videos of cartoon kittens.
As this trend continues, YouTube’s CEO is taking action to address it, and is also exploring how artificial intelligence can help with both monitoring content and making new videos.
YouTube CEO takes aim at low-quality “AI slop”
In his yearly message to the YouTube community, CEO Neal Mohan announced several plans for 2026, such as allowing creators to generate AI Shorts featuring their own image and voice.
He was very critical of what he called “low-quality” AI-generated content, not holding back his disapproval.
With the increasing use of artificial intelligence, there’s been worry about a flood of poor-quality content, sometimes called ‘AI slop.’ As a platform that values free expression, we’re working to balance that with maintaining a positive experience for everyone on YouTube.
Mohen explained that the platform has adapted to avoid stifling creativity, pointing to unexpected successes like ASMR and gaming streams. However, they also believe it’s important to ensure viewers continue to have a positive and enjoyable experience.
YouTube’s head promised to cut down on low-quality AI-generated content by using the same technology they already use to monitor and manage videos.
We’re working to limit the spread of poor-quality AI-generated content by improving our existing systems – the same ones we use to fight spam, misleading headlines, and repetitive content. These systems have already proven very effective, and we’re building on that success.
YouTube’s artificial intelligence moderation has faced criticism lately, as many creators have said the system incorrectly flagged their content.
The system once incorrectly identified a streamer’s microphone as a weapon, causing their live broadcast to be unexpectedly cut off.
Another creator, SpooknJukes, experienced a problem where a video was restricted because his laugh was mistakenly flagged as “graphic content.” The video was only able to earn money again after he edited out the laugh.
It remains to be seen how YouTube develops these features in the coming year, but according to Mohen, viewers can anticipate significant improvements and further investment in this area.
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2026-01-21 20:20