On Jan. 21, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan released a lengthy blog post about what creators can expect in 2026, outlining upcoming changes poised to drastically affect creator experiences on the platform.
The changes show just how much YouTube is willing to flex to keep itself ahead of the game — whether that’s competing with big streamers like Netflix and platforms like TikTok, cracking down on AI slop, or expanding upon the way creators can get paid.
Users have already noticed changes on the platform, including the the ability to sort search results by upload date, view count, and rating, which changes discoverability. Recent data shared with Digiday from online video editing platform Kapwing shows that YouTube has already drastically cracked down on AI slop.
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