Content Moderation
YouTube denies AI involvement in tech tutorial removals
Tech content creators on YouTube raised alarms this week over sudden removals of popular tutorial videos, suspecting AI moderation. YouTube has reinstated the flagged videos and denied any automation issues, but creators remain uncertain about the reasons behind the takedowns. The incident highlights tensions between platform policies and educational content.
YouTube rolls out likeness detection for AI fakes
YouTube has begun rolling out its likeness detection tool to help creators identify and report AI-generated videos using their faces without permission. The beta feature, now expanding beyond initial testers, requires identity verification but offers no removal guarantees. This move addresses growing concerns over AI content proliferating on the platform.