YouTube will try to automatically flag AI videos starting this month
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YouTube is enhancing its AI labeling rules by making labels for AI-generated content more prominent. Starting May 2026, an automatic detection system will identify AI-generated videos without creator disclosure, but this will not impact recommendations or monetization.
Key Points
- AI content labels will now appear below long videos and as overlays on Shorts.
- Automatic detection of AI-generated content will begin in May 2026.
- Creators are not required to disclose AI content for it to be flagged.
- Recommendations and monetization for flagged content will remain unaffected.
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From source RSS / original summaryYouTube is tightening its AI labeling rules. Labels for photorealistic or heavily AI-altered content will now show up in more visible spots, below the player for long videos and as an overlay on Shorts. Starting May 2026, an automatic detection system will flag AI-generated content even if creators don't disclose it. Recommendations and monetization won't be affected. The article YouTube will try to automatically flag AI videos starting this month appeared first on The Decoder.
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