YouTube has announced a modification to its recommendation algorithm for Shorts. The platform aims to reduce the visibility of accounts that primarily repost content from other creators without adding significant modifications or original value.
The company stated that it will prioritize original content in the Shorts feed. Channels that focus on re-uploading videos from other sources may see a decline in their reach, although YouTube has not disclosed the specific technical mechanisms behind these changes.
To maintain visibility, YouTube advises creators to incorporate their own perspectives and expressions into their videos. The platform emphasizes that content should provide genuine value rather than being simple re-uploads of existing material.
These updates are part of a broader series of changes to the YouTube ecosystem. Recent features include support for custom video feeds, the ability to post GIFs in comments, and the development of an automatic dubbing tool for real-time video translation.
