YouTube is expanding its AI likeness detection program to all users over the age of 18 – meaning just about anyone can have the platform hunt for potential deepfakes of themselves.
The likeness detection feature uses a selfie-style scan of a person’s face to monitor YouTube for lookalikes. If there is a match, YouTube alerts the user; the person then has the option to request that YouTube remove the content. YouTube has said in the past that it has found the number of removal requests to be “very small.”
YouTube began testing the feature with content creators, and then expanded it to government officials, politicians, journalists, and fina …
It’s great to see YouTube taking steps to enhance user safety with the expansion of its AI deepfake detection tool. This initiative could really help in maintaining trust and authenticity on the platform. Looking forward to seeing how it develops!
Absolutely, it’s a positive move for user safety! This expansion could also help creators feel more secure about their content, knowing there’s a system in place to protect their likeness and brand. It will be interesting to see how effective the tool is in real-world scenarios.