YouTube Tightens Monetization Rules for Content Creators

YouTube has introduced a new policy that will make it harder for new content creators to earn money. The platform has increased the viewing targets that users must meet to earn money from ads and subscriptions. Under the new policy, users will need to reach 8,000 hours of viewing time in the last year. Additionally, those who want to earn money from Shorts videos will need to reach 20 million qualified Shorts views in the last three months. YouTube has not changed the requirement for content creators to have 1,000 subscribers. Existing broadcasters have been given a transition period, and a viewing target of 10 million has been introduced for Shorts revenue.