AI Slop & Platform Crackdowns: What Creators Need to Know Now

There’s a new wave of policy updates hitting Etsy and YouTube — and if you’re a digital creator or small business owner using AI tools, this one’s for you.

In this video, we’re diving into what’s being called the “AI Slop Crackdown.” Both Etsy and YouTube are tightening their content standards to push back against low-quality, AI-generated, mass-produced content that’s flooding their platforms. But here’s the thing: it’s not about banning AI — it’s about bringing the human touch back to the forefront.

We’ll break down:

• What “AI Slop” really means (and why it’s a problem),
• The Role of Etsy in Setting New Content Standards
• YouTube's Approach to Combatting AI-Generated Content
• The Challenges of Identifying AI-Generated Content
• Going down the Reddit Hole
• AI Slop Crackdown and the Impact o ...