🚨 YouTube is expanding deepfake protection 🚨
Today, creating a video with someone else’s face using AI takes just a few minutes. That’s why YouTube is scaling its likeness detection tool — a facial recognition system 👀
At first, the feature was tested with a small group of creators. Now YouTube is expanding it to a broader pilot group. For now, it includes journalists, politicians, and government officials, but a global rollout is expected.
How the new tool works 👇
1️⃣ You verify your identity
You upload a selfie and a government ID to confirm it’s really you.
2️⃣ The algorithm scans videos on the platform
The system checks new uploads and searches for matches with your face.
3️⃣ You receive a notification
If a video appears that uses your face (even as a deepfake), the system alerts you ⚠️
4️⃣ You decide what happens next
You can leave the video as is or request its removal.
Of course, many people feel uneasy about sharing a facial scan and ID with the platform. But YouTube states that this data is used only for the protection system and will not be fed into Google’s generative AI models 🔒
In a world where deepfakes can be created in minutes, this tool could become an important way to protect your personal brand and reputation.
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