YouTube has introduced various measures and guidelines to address the misuse of AI, particularly in relation to deep fake music. This decision comes in response to pressure from the industry, exemplified by a song featuring AI vocals resembling Drake and the Weeknd. YouTube’s measures include updating the privacy complaint process, requiring disclosure of manipulated or synthetic content, and adding labels to identify AI-generated content. Violations may result in content removal or suspension of advertising payments. YouTube is also developing AI tools with safeguards to prevent the generation of inappropriate content.
YouTube Unleashes Package of Measures to Combat AI Misuse
YouTube has introduced new guidelines and measures to address the misuse of AI, particularly in relation to AI-generated music and deep fake content. This move comes in response to growing concerns and pressure to take action against content like the song “Heart on My Sleeve,” which features vocals created by AI that resemble Drake and the Weeknd.
The Grammys recently announced that such compositions will not be considered for awards.
Updated Privacy Complaint Process
YouTube is updating its privacy complaint process to allow for complaints about deep fakes. However, not all content will be removed, as factors such as parody and satire will be considered in the decision-making process.
Creators are now required to disclose when they use manipulated or synthetic content, including AI-generated material. This is particularly important for content discussing sensitive topics like elections and public health crises. Non-compliance with these guidelines may result in content removal or suspension of advertising payments.
Identification of AI-Generated Content
A label identifying AI-generated content will be added to video descriptions, with more prominent labeling for sensitive topics. YouTube also stated that any AI-generated material that violates existing content guidelines, such as synthetically created violent videos, will be removed.
YouTube’s Tools to Combat AI Misuse
- Disclosure Requirements and Content Labels: Creators must disclose if their content includes altered or synthetic material, particularly when using AI tools. Non-compliance may result in content removal or other penalties.
- Viewer Information: YouTube plans to inform viewers about synthetic content through labels on the description panel and, for sensitive topics, more prominently on the video player.
- Content Removal in High-Risk Cases: Synthetic media that poses a risk of harm, regardless of labeling, will be removed if it violates Community Guidelines. This includes content depicting realistic violence aimed to shock or disgust viewers.
- Privacy Request Process: YouTube allows requests to remove AI-generated or altered content that simulates an identifiable individual’s face or voice. Decisions will consider factors like parody or satire, the person’s identifiability, and public status.
- Special Provisions for Music Content: Music partners can request the removal of AI-generated music that mimics an artist’s unique voice. YouTube will evaluate factors like news reporting or critique relevance in these cases.
- AI in Content Moderation: YouTube uses a combination of AI technology and human review to enforce Community Guidelines. AI classifiers help detect potential violations, while human reviewers confirm policy breaches. Generative AI is particularly useful in identifying and addressing new forms of abuse.
- Building Responsibility for AI Tools: YouTube is focused on developing AI tools with built-in safeguards to prevent the generation of inappropriate content. They are also prepared for potential circumvention by bad actors through continuous improvement and dedicated threat detection teams.
The initiative to combat AI misuse aligns with the industry trend of holding AI-related content accountable and promoting genuine and trustworthy contributions to platforms. Other companies, such as Meta, are also introducing requirements for political advertisers to disclose the use of AI in ads.
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