YouTube has introduced a groundbreaking tool that helps identify the use of artificial intelligence for altering faces in videos. This feature is aimed at tackling harmful deepfake materials and ensuring their removal from the platform. This news is reported by Engadget.
Currently, the tool is available only to participants of YouTube's Partner Program. The system focuses on cases where AI modifies a person's face but does not yet detect voice alterations without the owner’s consent.
To access this protective feature, users must verify their identity by uploading a copy of an official document along with a short video selfie. They will also need to provide source materials for verification.
After this, the system operates similarly to Content ID, which is used to identify copyrighted audio. It scans uploaded videos, identifies potential matches, and allows face owners to review the results and flag violations for further removal.
The launch of this tool comes amid growing concerns over the proliferation of video generation technologies, particularly following the emergence of new models like OpenAI's Sora 2.
