YouTube’s recommendation engine failed on February 17, 2026, stranding hundreds of thousands of users on blank, unresponsive ...

YouTube is cracking down on AI slop channels that have infested the platform, with CEO Neal Mohan doubling down on ...

YouTube creators are reporting significant drops in views and impressions, with many speculating that YouTube’s recent algorithm changes—and the increasing role of AI—are behind the sudden decline.

It’s not just bad content; it’s dangerous. Experts issued a warning about “AI slop” on YouTube that could permanently impact how your child sees the world. PEW study shows rising YouTube use among ...

YouTube’s recommendation engine briefly promoted a video featuring an AI-generated NSFW thumbnail to a wide array of users, including minors and those searching for unrelated content. The video, ...

One in five posted videos was deemed AI-generated “brain rot” material. YouTube evolved from a video-sharing site to a diverse, multi-billion-dollar content platform. AI-generated "slop" videos make ...

Retention analysts say Shorts older than 28-30 days are being deprioritized in recommendations. The reported shift affects channels ranging from 100 million to one billion monthly views. Creators warn ...