users the rules would be in place"in the coming months." That time has come, according to a recent update to YouTube's
"If someone has used AI to alter or create synthetic content that looks or sounds like you, you can ask for it to be removed," the guidelines now read."In order to qualify for removal, the content should depict a realistic altered or synthetic version of your likeness. We will consider a variety of factors when evaluating the complaint."
YouTube lists the following things it will take into consideration when considering a takedown request:Whether the content is disclosed to viewers as altered or synthetic;Complaints are moderated by humans and, if upheld, the uploader will have 48 hours to remove the video entirely or edit out the part that violate the privacy guidelines – either through trimming or blurring. If the deadline expires without action by the uploader, YouTube will yank the offending content.
Ostensibly, the rules seem to be a protection against unsavory and malicious content such as deepfakes, which are easy to make these days.