普通人用AI做自媒体，是一条死路 | 进击的陆

In the first paragraph, the speaker, identified as Lao Lu, discusses his experience with a YouTube channel dedicated to reading articles from WeChat public accounts. Despite initially gaining over 4,000 subscribers in less than a month by posting multiple videos daily with a simple black background and white text, known as 'PPT videos,' he faced rejection from YouTube's monetization program. The reason given was the reuse of others' content without significant value addition. Upon further research, he discovered that many original content creators faced the same issue. The speaker also mentions the challenges of finding suitable background videos and the potential copyright issues when purchasing materials online. He reflects on his decision to use a PPT video style due to its popularity on Bilibili and the ease of using a template, which ultimately led to his channel's inability to monetize.

In the second paragraph, the speaker details his attempts to adapt his content to meet YouTube's monetization criteria after his initial rejection. He started creating videos using his own footage from walks and outdoor excursions as background material, aiming to avoid the repetitive use of static images. Despite these efforts and removing all PPT-style videos after a three-month waiting period, his second attempt at monetization was also denied, likely due to the templated nature of his videos and the high frequency of uploads, which could be perceived as unnaturally productive. He also discusses the broader implications for channels that use others' content without significant transformation, including his own and others he had studied, which faced similar monetization challenges or saw declining revenues. The speaker highlights the competitive nature of content creation and the rapid saturation of the market with similar, low-cost content, leading to decreased returns and stricter platform policies.

The third paragraph addresses the role of AI and new technologies in content creation. The speaker expresses skepticism about the viability of using AI for creating profitable content, especially for individual creators. He argues that while AI can be a useful tool for handling repetitive and less critical tasks, relying too heavily on it can lead to a loss of originality and increased risk of being copied or outcompeted. He also points out that the core AI technology is not in the hands of ordinary people, who are limited to using it, while the providers of these technologies can potentially do so more effectively and at a lower cost. The speaker suggests that the key to success with AI is to be among the first to adopt it and to earn as much as possible before others catch on. However, he also acknowledges that even with AI, it's challenging for individual creators to achieve significant profits due to the rapid loss of information advantage in a highly competitive and fast-paced digital environment.