Streaming Platforms Monetize AI Slop

Ad‑supported streaming services are experimenting with continuous channels made up largely of generative‑AI short films and animations assembled with little human polishing. These channels aggregate many low‑cost creators and run nonstop, turning generative output into scalable ad inventory rather than curated cultural programming. — If platforms monetize generative 'slop' at scale, it will reshape cultural gatekeeping, creator incentives, and what counts as discoverable or valuable media.