More than 20% of videos shown to new YouTube users are 'AI slop', study finds

Re:More than 20% of videos shown to new YouTube users are 'A... by DoctorOW on Saturday December 27, 2025 @05:54PM (#46406265)

I would say the funding model is what makes the difference.

Wikipedia sells information (in the form of "Donate or this could all go away") and is financially incentivized to make that information comprehensive and high quality. YouTube sells influence, and it is precisely that practice I object to.

Think about the videos on your homepage, in your recommended videos, which publishers you hear from immediately and which disappeared. I can see it trying to manipulate me.

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Re:More than 20% of videos shown to new YouTube users are 'A... by andsoitis on Sunday December 28, 2025 @01:57AM (#46409058)

> Think about the videos on your homepage, in your recommended videos, which publishers you hear from immediately and which disappeared. I can see it trying to manipulate me.

There are billions of videos on YouTube with millions getting added every day.

YouTube has to decide what to put in front of you.

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Re:More than 20% of videos shown to new YouTube users are 'A... by scotty79 on Sunday December 28, 2025 @04:35AM (#46409742)

You are not required to browse the home page nor any recommendation list.

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