YouTube is Deleting Ai channels, especially if you don't fix this setting

Summary

In 2024, YouTube has introduced new AI rules that have caused many creators to lose their channels. The video discusses these changes, focusing on how AI-generated content is being scrutinized. The speaker shares their experience of losing channels due to AI-generated content flagged for misinformation, deceptive content, and impersonation. They provide advice on how to avoid such issues, emphasizing the importance of disclosing AI alterations and avoiding sensitive topics or official names. The video also clarifies that YouTube does not suppress AI-generated content if it's properly disclosed, and the speaker shares their costly lessons, urging creators to be cautious to prevent channel deletions.

Takeaways

• 😀 YouTube has implemented new AI rules in 2024 that have affected many content creators.
• 🔍 Creators using text-to-speech software must be aware of the new policies to avoid channel termination.
• 📅 The speaker's YouTube channels were deleted around March 13, 2024, due to violations of YouTube's policies.
• 🚫 YouTube's new policies categorize content into three main points, focusing on AI-generated content and its disclosure.
• ❌ Misinformation, deceptive content, scams, and spam are reasons given for channel deletions, especially when AI is used without proper disclosure.
• 🎤 Using text-to-speech for sensitive topics like politics or health without disclaimers can lead to policy violations.
• 🚫 Impersonification, such as using a name that belongs to an official entity or celebrity, can result in channel termination.
• 👤 If using AI to generate images or alter content, it's crucial to mark the content as 'altered' during video upload.
• 💡 YouTube does not suppress content that is marked as 'altered'; it may, however, add a disclaimer on the video.
• 💸 The speaker lost over $1,300 in channel investments due to policy violations, emphasizing the importance of understanding and adhering to YouTube's guidelines.

Q & A

What is the main issue discussed in the video script?

The main issue discussed is YouTube's implementation of new AI rules that have led to the deletion of several channels, particularly those using AI-generated content.

Why are some YouTube channels being taken down according to the script?

Channels are being taken down due to violations such as misinformation, deceptive content, scams, and spams, often related to the use of AI text-to-speech software without proper disclosure.

What are the three points YouTube has summarized regarding AI-generated content?

The script does not explicitly mention three points, but it discusses the need to disclose if content was generated by AI, the consequences of not doing so, and the categorization of content based on sensitivity.

What is the significance of the date 'March 13' mentioned in the script?

March 13 is significant as it is the date when one of the creator's channels was deleted by YouTube due to policy violations.

What does the term 'deceptive content' refer to in the context of the script?

Deceptive content refers to material that is not precisely true or is designed to mislead the audience into believing something that is not accurate.

Why was the political channel mentioned in the script taken down?

The political channel was taken down due to a combination of clickbait titles and thumbnails, and the use of AI text-to-speech software without disclosing it.

What is 'impersonification' in the context of YouTube's AI rules?

Impersonification refers to the act of creating content that falsely represents or mimics another entity or individual, which is against YouTube's policies.

What should creators do if they use AI text-to-speech software for sensitive topics?

Creators should disclose the use of AI by selecting 'yes' for altered content when uploading videos to avoid policy violations.

How does YouTube handle AI-generated content that is not sensitive?

For less sensitive AI-generated content, YouTube may indicate the use of AI in the description section rather than prominently at the top left corner of the video.

What advice does the script offer to creators to avoid channel deletion?

The script advises creators to be transparent about the use of AI, avoid using official names without authorization, and clearly indicate any alterations made to content, especially for sensitive topics.