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YouTube Launches AI Likeness Protection Tool for Creators Amid Deepfake Concerns

YouTube has rolled out a new AI-powered likeness detection system that enables creators to report and remove content that mimics their appearance or voice without permission. The voluntary system builds on YouTube’s existing Content ID infrastructure and represents a proactive approach to synthetic media risks. Company executives describe the feature as “consent-first” technology amid growing deepfake complaints across digital platforms.

New Protection Against Synthetic Media

YouTube has expanded its AI safety measures with a likeness detection system that allows creators to identify and report content that replicates their appearance or voice without authorization, according to reports. The voluntary system enables verified creators to review flagged content and submit removal requests directly through YouTube Studio, sources indicate.

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Music Industry Sounds Alarm Over AI Deepfake Scams Targeting Artists and Fans

Country music legend Martina McBride has joined industry leaders in warning about the dangerous rise of AI deepfake scams. At recent congressional and industry events, she described how fake versions of artists are being used to defraud fans and damage careers. The music industry is pushing for protective legislation amid growing concerns about voice and likeness manipulation.

Artists Face “Terrifying” New Threat From AI Manipulation

Country music star Martina McBride has become a leading voice in the growing movement to regulate artificial intelligence deepfakes, warning that the technology poses serious dangers to both artists and their fans, according to her recent testimony at the CNBC AI Summit in Nashville.