YouTube will let musicians and actors request takedowns of their deepfakes

YouTube has announced new steps to combat AI misuse and misinformation that will roll out over the coming months. The new policies address transparency in videos made using AI and the rampant issue of deepfakes. YouTube is making it "possible to request the removal of AI-generated or other synthetic or altered content that simulates an identifiable individual, including their face or voice."

Individuals can submit calls for removal through YouTube's privacy request process, but the company will weigh the …

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