YouTube updates its monetization policy to combat AI-generated content

YouTube has updated its Partner Program policies on July 15 to better address “mass-produced” and “repetitive” videos. According to a TechCrunch article by Sarah Perez, the changes aim to clarify what the platform considers “inauthentic” content. The update is a response to the growing amount of low-quality media created with generative AI, often called “AI …

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AI powers a new wave of virtual influencers on YouTube

Artificial intelligence is enabling a new kind of content creator on YouTube, where fully virtual personalities are attracting millions of viewers and generating significant revenue. Zach Vallese reports for CNBC that these AI-powered virtual YouTubers, or VTubers, are part of a growing trend. One prominent example is a character named Bloo, who has amassed 2.5 …

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YouTube integrates Google’s advanced Veo 3 AI into Shorts platform

YouTube will add Google’s most advanced AI video generator, Veo 3, to its Shorts platform later this summer. CEO Neal Mohan announced the integration at the Cannes Lions festival, as reported by Alex Weprin for The Hollywood Reporter. The AI tool can create both videos and sound from text prompts. Mohan said the technology will …

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YouTube stops monetization for AI-generated fake movie trailers

YouTube has suspended the monetization privileges of two popular channels specializing in AI-generated fake movie trailers. According to an investigation by Jake Kanter at Deadline, the channels Screen Culture and KH Studio will no longer earn advertising revenue from their content. The Google-owned platform cited violations of its monetization policies, which require creators to significantly …

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Google integrates Veo 2 AI video generation into YouTube Shorts

Google has added its new AI video generation model Veo 2 to YouTube Shorts, enabling creators to produce AI-generated video clips from text descriptions. As reported by Amanda Silberling for TechCrunch, the feature builds upon the existing Dream Screen capability, which previously only allowed AI-generated backgrounds. The new integration lets users create complete video sequences …

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YouTube tests AI feature to restyle songs for Shorts

YouTube is launching a limited test of an AI-powered feature that allows creators to modify licensed songs for their Shorts videos, The Verge reports. The new capability, an extension of YouTube’s Dream Track feature, enables selected creators to generate 30-second soundtracks by altering elements like mood and genre of existing songs through text prompts. The …

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YouTube adds label for authentic videos

YouTube is introducing a new label to identify authentic videos. According to a report by Umar Shakir in The Verge, the “captured with a camera” label will mark videos recorded with a real camera and unaltered footage and sound. This requires the recordings to meet the C2PA standard, version 2.1 or higher. The new feature …

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YouTube integrates numerous AI features

YouTube is integrating artificial intelligence into numerous features for creators. The company has announced the integration of Google’s AI video model Veo into YouTube Shorts. This will allow users to generate high-quality backgrounds and short video clips. In addition, a new Inspiration tab in YouTube Studio will offer AI-powered suggestions for video ideas, titles and …

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YouTube lets users flag content simulating them

YouTube now allows users to request the removal of AI-generated content that simulates their face or voice. YouTube will review each request on a case-by-case basis, taking into account factors such as the content being flagged as synthetic, the unique identification of the person, and the potential value of the content.