Content creator Nubzombie received two copyright strikes on a YouTube playthrough of Silent Hill 2 for featuring Akira Yamaoka's song 'Promise'. The claims originated from 'Agro memos' and '詹姆斯.K', whose tracks are AI-generated versions of the original. YouTube automatically sided with the claimants.
Nubzombie uploaded a playthrough of the original Silent Hill 2, which included the track 'Promise' composed by Akira Yamaoka. Shortly after, the video received a copyright claim from 'Agro memos'. The claimed track is an AI-altered copy of Yamaoka's 'Promise' with generated vocals overlaid, as shown in Nubzombie's response video titled 'A.I. IS RUINING YOUTUBE (and my life)' published earlier this week. A second strike followed quickly from '詹姆斯.K', whose track is explicitly named 'Promise' and mimics the original composition. Nubzombie detailed both incidents in follow-up videos. Tracks by 'Agro memos' are distributed via The Orchard Enterprises, a Sony Music Entertainment division. This follows prior cases, such as content creator EckhartsLadder's 2024 disputes where Orchard claimed rights to 'Resonance' by HOME. Inquiries have been directed to Sony Music Entertainment and The Orchard Enterprises regarding these claims. The incidents highlight YouTube's automated copyright detection system, which prioritizes claimant assertions without initial verification.