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I think Phil could successfully argue that he doesn't create a replacement for the original content since no one but absolute dents watches his content. I'd still wait to see how it shakes out, Phil should probably be worried about anything that puts his 67,000+ video library monetization in jeopardy since he still gets like $12K a year just from AdSense revenue based on the sheer number of videos he has.Article
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Google has announced that it’s making a major change to YouTube’s monetization policy that could impact thousands of channels on the platform.
In an update posted on the official support website, YouTube says that it will be updating the monetization policy regarding “original” and “authentic” content. As of July 15, YouTube’s policy will target content that it feels goes against those guidelines.
“In order to monetize as part of the YouTube Partner Program (YPP), YouTube has always required creators to upload “original” and “authentic” content,” the...
Edit: DSP is saved because he is the original authentic creator:
"In order to monetize as part of the YouTube Partner Program (YPP), YouTube has always required creators to upload “original” and "authentic" content. On July 15, 2025, YouTube is updating our guidelines to better identify mass-produced and repetitious content. This update better reflects what “inauthentic” content looks like today."