TechLinked YouTube policy update, Govt/NSFW Grok, Steam bans, age verification + more!
9 snips
Jul 17, 2025 The discussion kicks off with YouTube's crackdown on repetitive content and the rise of 'AI slop.' Content regulation is further explored, highlighting Meta's anti-spam measures and Valve's ban on adult games. Steam’s new age verification rules tied to the UK's Online Safety Act are also examined. Exciting tech updates include Xbox's ability to stream owned games and Google’s innovative AI features. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions affect AI chip sales, and a YouTuber faces a legal battle that adds an unexpected twist!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
YouTube's AI Content Policy Shift
- YouTube's July 15th update targets identifying and reducing mass-produced, repetitive content, often AI-generated.
- The policy renamed from repetitious to inauthentic content clarifies this focus on spam-like videos.
Meta's Ongoing Spam Struggles
- Meta has taken down 500,000 spam accounts and removed 10 million impersonation profiles since April.
- Despite large actions, Facebook's overall spam problem persists with little visible improvement.
Grok Chatbot Evolves and Expands
- XAI's Grok chatbot no longer references Elon Musk's tweets for controversial topics after system prompt tweaks.
- Grok secured a $200 million contract with the Pentagon and introduced interactive 3D avatar companions, including NSFW modes.