YouTube is making it harder for creators to start getting a cut of ad revenue

New YouTube partners will now need twice the number of watch hours or Shorts views in order to qualify for a cut of ad revenue.

New YouTube partners will now need twice the number of watch hours or Shorts views in order to qualify for a cut of ad revenue.<p><img src="https://www.engadget.com/img/gallery/youtube-is-making-it-harder-for-creators-to-start-getting-a-cut-of-ad-revenue/intro-1786387951.jpg" /></p>