Snapchat no longer rewards fully AI-generated Spotlight content

July 31, 2026 Lauren Forristal

Snapchat has adjusted its recommendation systems to ensure that only videos created by real people are eligible for Spotlight recommendations, taking a stance against AI slop.

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