In a new step to combat the unauthorized use of artificial intelligence technologies, YouTube has announced the launch of a new feature allowing users to request the removal of content that mimics their faces or voices using AI.
According to Android Authority, this move aims to address growing concerns about AI being used to impersonate individuals.
YouTube has emphasized that misuse of the complaints system could result in suspension of user accounts on the platform, acknowledging the potential for abuse of this system to harass content creators.
YouTube has committed to manually reviewing removal requests to determine if reported content falls under categories such as parody or satire, especially when involving prominent figures.
Earlier this year, YouTube mandated content creators to disclose any content created using AI to alter real events or simulate actions of individuals.
To enhance transparency, content creators must label AI-generated content in the description fields on the platform. Failure to comply with disclosure requirements may lead to content removal and expulsion from ad revenue sharing programs for violators.
The emergence of generative AI tools has sparked widespread ethical concerns, with creators worldwide accusing major tech companies of using their artistic works without proper consent to train AI models.
Advanced AI capabilities enable the creation of highly realistic images, voices, and videos, prompting calls for caution in using these abilities to spread misleading information across digital platforms, particularly during critical events like the upcoming US presidential elections.
