Summary
Videos created using artificial intelligence (AI) technology are becoming more common on social media. These simple and often strange videos are popular and earn advertising money despite mixed opinions about their value. Platforms like YouTube host such content, which engages many viewers and generates revenue for creators.
Key Facts
- AI-generated videos, called "AI slop," are widely shared on social media platforms.
- These videos are often simple, quickly produced, and may not have a clear storyline.
- Critics say these videos clutter social media feeds with low-effort content.
- The videos aim to go viral and earn views through platform algorithms.
- Mark Lawrence I Garilao creates videos with animated kittens on YouTube, using various AI technologies.
- Garilao sees making these videos as a fun and creative use of AI technology.
- YouTube pays video creators through its AdSense program based on views.
- In one month, Garilao earned $9,000, more than a typical entry-level job salary in his country.
