YouTube's updated policy allows removal requests for AI-Simulated voices or faces

YouTube has updated its policy to allow individuals to request the removal of videos featuring AI-generated content mimicking their voice or appearance. This change aligns with their commitment to responsible AI use, disclosing synthetic content to viewers. Requests for removal must typically come directly from the affected person, except in specific cases involving minors, vulnerable adults, or deceased individuals without computer access. YouTube evaluates removal requests based on criteria such as the content's potential to uniquely identify the individual, realism, disclosure as AI-generated, and relevance to public interest or satire.

YouTube's new content removal policy and privacy guidelines

YouTube has implemented a new policy where users must remove disputed content within 48 hours of receiving a complaint. If the content is not removed, YouTube conducts a review. Users cannot simply make the video private to avoid removal, as it could still be made public again. Additionally, per privacy guidelines, the complainant's personal information must be removed from the video's title, description, and tags upon takedown. While YouTube supports AI-generated content, violations of privacy guidelines, such as failing to disclose synthetic content, may lead to removal from the platform. Given the increasing prevalence of AI and synthetic-generated content like deepfakes, this policy aims to safeguard user privacy effectively.