YOUTUBE WILL NOW AUTO-LABEL AI-GENERATED VIDEOS

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

YouTube will automatically detect and label videos containing significant photorealistic AI-generated content starting in May, moving beyond its current voluntary creator disclosure system. AI labels will appear more prominently below videos or as overlays on all AI content regardless of topic, rather than being hidden in descriptions. The labels are informational only and will not affect monetization or algorithmic recommendations. Permanent labeling is required for content made with YouTube's AI tools or verified by C2PA metadata.