YouTube’s NEW Rules for AI Videos (How to Make Money Now)

YouTube is not banning AI-generated videos, but rather cracking down on repetitive and unoriginal content. Creators can still monetize AI content if it's unique and original, not just "AI slop" or "AI crap." The key to success lies in creating "AI craft" with strong scripts, intentionality, and proper optimization, not simply rehashing existing material.

• YouTube is not banning AI videos but is cracking down on repetitive content, meaning unique AI-generated videos can still be monetized.
• "AI Craft" involves creating unique, original AI content with strong scripts and intentionality, distinguishing it from low-quality "AI slop."
• Invido AI is a tool that allows users to create AI avatars, clone themselves, and generate full videos with zero editing, making content creation faster and more accessible.
• The platform offers various AI avatar types, including UGC virtual actors and premium generative AI avatars, enabling diverse video content creation.
• A four-step process for successful AI video creation includes identifying a strong idea, nailing the hook, writing and shaping the script, and optimizing video packaging (title, tags, SEO).

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The Truth About YouTube's New AI Policy [00:42]

• YouTube is not banning AI videos outright.
• The crackdown is on repetitive content, such as clipping and reusing existing material.
• Original AI-generated content can still be monetized.
• My own experiments and those of other creators confirm that AI content can be monetized.

The key takeaway is that YouTube's policy targets repetitive and unoriginal content, not AI creation itself. As long as your AI-generated videos are unique and original, they remain eligible for monetization.

Creators everywhere are talking about this. There's all kinds of news headlines and articles talking about the YouTube AI crisis.

AI Slop vs. AI Craft [02:23]

• "AI slop" or "AI crap" refers to generic, unoriginal AI videos with bad scripts and fake information.
• "AI craft" involves creators who write strong scripts, choose smart angles, and put intention behind their content.
• Winning creators are not producing "AI crap" but rather "AI craft."

The distinction between failing and winning AI videos lies in the quality of the content. Lazy, generic videos are being penalized, while those with thoughtful scripting and genuine effort are succeeding.

YouTube isn't cracking down on AI itself. It's cracking down on lazy, generic, soulless videos.

Invido AI and AI Twins [03:48]

• Invido AI is a tool for making full videos in minutes with zero editing.
• Their "AI Twins" or "AI Avatar Clones" feature allows users to create videos without turning on their camera.
• Users can create an AI avatar for free by uploading a video of themselves.
• The process involves uploading a video, checking boxes to confirm rights and quality, and then using prompts to generate a script and have the AI twin deliver it.
• Options include selecting the audience, video duration, and format (vertical for shorts/reels).
• The "generative plan" offers 100 credits per month, with "ultra" quality costing 40 credits per minute.
• The AI twin can deliver the script, and users can then edit the video, translate it into other languages, speed up narration, or change background music.

Invido AI's AI Twins feature offers a powerful way to generate videos quickly, even for those who don't want to appear on camera. This tool simplifies the entire video creation process.

Their newest update is a game changer. It's called AI Twins, also called AI Avatar Clones, which gives you the power to create videos without even turning your camera on.

Using AI Avatars Without an AI Twin [06:53]

• Users can also utilize AI avatars and AI actors provided by Invido without generating an AI twin of themselves.
• A brand new faceless channel called "Heroes of the Bible" used these AI avatars.
• One short, "Hidden Giants of the Bible," garnered 11,000 views and 71 subscribers overnight.
• The channel continues to gain views, proving that a successful YouTube channel can be built without appearing on camera.

This demonstrates that the AI avatar functionality extends beyond personal cloning, offering a way to create engaging content for niche channels with AI-generated presenters.

Using just inv video AI, you can see I have one here with 1,000 views, 11,000 views. My most recent one got 1,200 views. I wasn't on camera. I didn't have to record or edit anything.

Types of AI Avatars on Invido AI [08:28]

• Invido AI provides different levels of AI avatars.
• UGC (User Generated Content) virtual actors are available.
• Premium generative AI avatars are offered for professional content.
• "Express" avatars are faster and easier to use.
• UGC human actors are also an option.

The variety of avatar types allows creators to tailor their content to different needs, from quick ads to more polished professional videos.

When you start thinking about the types of videos you could create, the possibilities are pretty wild.

UGC Ads and TikTok Shop Opportunity [09:01]

• TikTok Shop is a rapidly growing platform for creators earning commissions from UGC videos.
• Invido AI can instantly generate UGC-style ads by using an AI actor, dropping in a product link, and letting the AI create the ad.
• Creators can earn 10-20% commissions on linked products.
• A micro-influencer reportedly generated $1,600 with only 11,000 followers.
• TikTok Shop saw $100 million in US sales in a single day on Black Friday.

This presents a significant opportunity for creators to leverage AI for e-commerce promotion, generating income through affiliate marketing and product sales.

And the opportunity is massive. creators are earning between 10 and 20% commissions on the products that they're linking in their videos.

Four Tips for Successful AI Video Generation [10:36]

• Identify a strong idea: Don't use generic prompts; start with an idea that people genuinely want and that is search-friendly and intriguing.
• Nail the hook: Grab attention in the first few seconds with a curiosity-driven opening line.
• Write and shape the script yourself: While AI can assist, the human element is crucial for intentionality and creating content that resonates.
• Optimize the video packaging: This includes crafting a powerful title, using relevant tags, and optimizing for SEO, as well as being transparent with YouTube by marking altered or synthetic content.

Following these four steps ensures that AI-generated videos are not just technically produced but are also strategically created to engage audiences and perform well on platforms like YouTube.

So, in this next section, I want to give you my exact four-step process for making sure your videos actually perform.