YouTube extends its “similar” detection technology to detect AI fakes, becoming a handful of top creators
Wednesday YouTube announcement An extension of a pilot program designed to identify and manage AI-generated content that features “similarities” including faces of creators, artists, and other well-known or influential figures. The company also No fakes will be doneit aims to tackle the issue of replicas generated in AI that simulates other people’s images and voices to mislead others and creates harmful content.
The company says it has collaborated with sponsors, Officer Crissoons (D-DE) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), as well as other industry players, including the American Recording Industry Association (RIAA) and Film Association (MPA). All over Blackburn announces reintroduction of laws in the press meeting on wednesday.
in Blog post, YouTube explains the reasons behind the ongoing support and says that while it understands the potential for AI to “revolutionize creative expression,” it also comes with downsides.
“We also know that there is risk in content generated by AI, including the possibility of misuse and creating harmful content. The platform has a responsibility to proactively address these challenges,” according to the post.
“The No Fakes Act focuses on the best ways to balance, which gives you a smart pass ahead.
Protection with Innovation: Notify the platform to put force directly in the individual’s hands
Ai generated portraits they believe should come down. This notification process is important as it allows the platform to distinguish between authorized content and harmful fakes.
Platforms simply can’t make informed decisions,” YouTube says.
company It was introduced Cooperative similar detection system Creative Artist Agency (CAA) December 2024.
The new technology is based on YouTube’s efforts with existing content ID systems that detect copyrighted material in user uploaded videos. Similar to content IDs, the program works to automatically detect violation content. In this case, YouTube simulates faces or voices created using AI tools. I explained it Early this year.
For the first time, YouTube is also sharing a list of the program’s first pilot testers. These include top YouTube creators MrBeast, Mark Robert, Dr. Mike, Flow Podcast, Marky Brownleeand Study mathematics.
During the test, YouTube will work with creators to expand the technology and improve its controls. The company said the program will expand to reach more creators in the year. However, YouTube did not say that it is expected that the portrait detection system will be more public.
In addition to similar detection techniques pilotPreviously, the company was also update A privacy process that allows people to request changes that simulate likeness or removal of synthetic content. That too Added similar management tools This allows people to detect and manage how they use AI to draw them on YouTube.