Categories: GENERAL

YouTube now requires some AI-generated videos be labeled, but animated content gets an exemption

Some AI-generated videos will now require aon YouTube

The policy was first announced by the company last November, but according to a new update from YouTube posted on Monday, the new policy and its required compliance tools are now being launched, and will continue to roll out over the coming weeks. 

“We’re introducing a new tool in Creator Studio requiring creators to disclose to viewers when realistic content – content a viewer could easily mistake for a real person, place, or event – is made with altered or synthetic media, including generative AI,” says YouTube.

YouTube is requiring that creators mark certain AI video content so the platform can affix an “altered or synthetic content” label on it. However, not all AI video content will need to be labeled.

An example of what the AI label looks like on the YouTube mobile app video player.
Credit: YouTube

According to YouTube, this policy only covers AI digital alterations or renderings of a realistic person, footage of real events or places, or complete generation of a realistic looking scene.

YouTube also explains what type of AI-generated content is exempt. For the most part, these exemptions are minor alterations that were possible well before the generative AI boom of recent years. These include videos that use beauty filters, special effects like blur or a vintage overlay, or color correction.

Potential pitfalls from YouTube’s AI labeling policy

There is one interesting and glaring exemption from YouTube’s new AI-labeling policy: Animated AI-content.

According to YouTube, animated content is “clearly unrealistic” so it does not need to be labeled. The policy is meant to curb misinformation or potential legal issues which could arise from generated versions of real people. It is not meant to be quality control, warning users when low-effort AI generated junk starts playing on their screen.

However, as Wired points out, YouTube is arguably dropping the ball here because the policy leaves out the bulk of kids content, animated video.

Disturbing kids videos on YouTube have made headlines over the years and the company özgü made moves to deal with the sorun. Often these appear to be pumped out as quickly as possible without any educational intent or even steps to ensure age-appropriateness.

Kid-oriented content on YouTube will be affected by this policy if creators push misinformation, because that would fall under the “realistic” portion of these new rules. However, bulk-generated AI animated junk, usually aimed at the youngest demographics, will not. And it seems YouTube is missing out on an opportunity to have this type of content labeled so parents can easily filter it out.

All-in-all, YouTube’s new AI policy is a step in the right direction. Generative AI that could be misconstrued as real will be labeled, and uses of AI by filmmakers and creators to enhance high-quality content won’t be affected.

Still, it doesn’t appear that YouTube is yet dealing with the potential for low-quality, AI-generated content to fill the site and fundamentally change the platform. It may be forced to confront that reality, though, when and if it arises.

admin

Recent Posts

Muşamba Nedir, Ne Anlama Gelir? İle İlgili Yararlı Bilgiler

Muşamba Nedir, Ne Anlama Gelir? 03 Ekim 2024 Perşembe 22:40 ABONE OL Muşamba, su geçirmezlik…

1 ay ago

Yıl İle İlgili Yararlı Bilgiler

Yıl 30 Ekim 2008 Perşembe 20:43 ABONE OL Yıl Nedir?Dünyanın, güneş çevresinde tam bir dolanım…

1 ay ago

Gebelik Izlemi tedavi yöntemleri, nedenleri, tanısı

Gebelik Izlemi GEBELİK İZLEMİ Gebelik izlemi, gebeliğin planlanmasıyla başlayan, sağlıklı sürdürülmesini ve sorunsuz bir doğumu…

3 ay ago

Menopoz tedavi yöntemleri, nedenleri, tanısı

Menopoz MENOPOZ Menopoz, ovaryan aktivitenin (üreme ve östrojen yapımı) yitimi ertesinde, menstrüasyonun kalıcı olarak kesildiği…

3 ay ago

Birçok Kadın Endometriyal Kanserin Önemli Uyarı İşaretini Bilmiyor

Yeni bir araştırmaya göre, çok sayıda kadın, kadın üreme organlarının en yaygın kanseri olan endometriyal…

3 ay ago

Çok mu Oturuyorsunuz? Egzersiz Sağlığınıza Verdiğiniz Zararları Telafi Edebilir

Her gün sekiz saat veya daha fazla oturan kişilerin, her hafta 140 dakikadan az orta/yoğun…

3 ay ago