YouTube is cracking down on duplicate content after Shorts and AI flooded the platform.
The issue started as Shorts exploded in popularity. Creators began using AI to churn out near-identical videos. That wave of copycat clips triggered YouTube’s enforcement of its inauthentic content policy.
The duplicate content surge led to tighter rules and more removals. YouTube wants original Shorts, not AI-made clones. 
This move aims to protect genuine creators and keep Shorts fresh. The policy push follows rising complaints about spammy, recycled AI videos dominating feeds.
No official comment yet on how strict the new enforcement will be or its impact on creators relying on AI tools.
Expect more content policing as YouTube battles the AI duplication surge.
