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YouTube Launches Program to Combat Unauthorized AI Deepfakes

3/10/2026

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YouTube announced a pilot program to help government officials, candidates, and journalists detect unauthorized AI-generated likeness videos.
Participants must submit a video selfie and identification to access an online dashboard to flag deepfakes.
Leslie Miller, YouTube’s vice president, emphasized managing likeness rights amid advancing technology.
Removal requests are allowed, with exceptions for parody and content in the public interest.

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Story summary

YouTube announced a pilot program to help government officials, candidates, and journalists detect unauthorized AI-generated likeness videos.
Participants must submit a video selfie and identification to access an online dashboard to flag deepfakes.
Leslie Miller, YouTube’s vice president, emphasized managing likeness rights amid advancing technology.
Removal requests are allowed, with exceptions for parody and content in the public interest.