YouTube announces policy to clearly clarify AI-generated and modified videos, obliges creators to disclose information, and if violated, partner program will be suspended

YouTube has announced a policy that requires it to clearly indicate that videos are ``created using AI,'' stating that ``videos may mislead viewers and cause serious harm.'' From now on, you will be able to tell that the video was generated by AI by looking at the video player or the description field.

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Creators have gained new creative possibilities through ``video generation using AI,'' but on the other hand, there is also the risk of generating content that may mislead viewers. There is no problem if the work is published clearly stating that it is 'AI-generated,' but if there are parts of the content that have been changed by AI, or even if the entire content is AI-generated, viewers may not notice. It may happen that there is no.

For this reason, YouTube plans to make updates over the next few months that will tell viewers that ``this video is a composite'' when watching videos using AI tools.

Specifically, when uploading a video, a new option has been added that says ``altered/synthesized materials are used,'' and creators are asked to ``use AI'' for content that has been generated or modified using AI. It is mandatory to disclose information regarding This makes it possible to distinguish between ``videos that realistically depict events that did not actually occur'' and ``videos that depict someone saying or doing something that they did not actually do.''

Below is an example of the description field. An item titled 'How this content was made' was added, along with a note stating 'Sound or visuals were altered or generated digitally'. will be displayed.

A similar notice will also be displayed on the video player stating that the content has been modified or generated.

If you choose not to disclose the information, you may be subject to video deletion, termination of the YouTube Partner Program, or other penalties.

Please note that labeling alone may not be enough to reduce risks, so videos that violate our Community Guidelines will be removed regardless of whether they are labeled or not.

In line with this, a system will be introduced to request the deletion of AI-generated videos that imitate identifiable individuals, including faces and voices, as well as videos that have been altered. Please note that videos requested for deletion will be checked to see if the content is parody or satire, whether individuals can be identified, and whether public servants or celebrities appear, and all videos will be deleted. It is said that it is not.

YouTube is in talks with music labels for an ``AI tool that allows you to create videos using the voice of your favorite artist,'' and is also preparing a ``feature that allows you to request deletion of music content that uses the artist's voice.'' It means.