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YouTube Expands Monetization: YouTube is undergoing significant shifts in its monetization policies, with two notable updates. The first involves a broadened scope for content related to breastfeeding. Creators can now monetize videos showing breastfeeding with visible areolas, as long as a child is present. The key criterion includes adding contextual references to breastfeeding, ensuring a responsible and informative approach.
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YouTube Expands Monetization: YouTube’s Monetization Evolution: Breastfeeding Content
YouTube introduces a groundbreaking policy update, allowing creators to monetize breastfeeding videos featuring visible areolas, provided a child is present. This move is in response to user feedback, acknowledging the value of breastfeeding content for parents.
Dance Content Monetization: A New Frontier for YouTube Creators
In a significant shift, YouTube opens up ad revenue opportunities for dance content, including moves like grinding and twerking. However, the platform maintains restrictions on explicit shots and sensual moves, emphasizing responsible and advertiser-friendly content.
Adherence to Guidelines: YouTube’s Ongoing Commitment
Despite these changes, YouTube emphasizes the continued importance of creators adhering to community guidelines and advertiser-friendly content rules. The platform actively reviews and enables monetization for eligible content, ensuring a responsible approach to diverse creative expressions.
YouTube’s Holistic Policy Approach: Beyond Monetization
These updates are part of YouTube’s broader efforts to evolve policies in response to technological advancements. Earlier this week, the platform introduced policies on responsible disclosure for AI videos and tools for deepfake removal, highlighting its commitment to transparency and responsible content creation.
