YouTube is one of the world's most trafficked platforms, and deepfake technology has led to the creation of realistic videos featuring real people's faces in inappropriate contexts without their consent. While YouTube has policies against explicit content, deepfake videos may evade initial detection. Using ScanErase, you can find where your likeness appears in these deepfake videos.

Types of YouTube deepfake content

YouTube deepfake content includes face-swapped explicit videos, deepfake 'nude' videos processed through AI tools, and false intimate videos that misrepresent real people. Some content may be posted as satire or labeled as fiction but can still depict identifiable individuals in intimate contexts without consent.

YouTube's obligations under existing policies

YouTube (operated by Google) is a platform where users should be aware of how their likeness can be used. While ScanErase finds instances of deepfakes, users can explore their options for addressing found content.

Beyond discovery: understanding re-upload risks

YouTube uses Content ID and hash-matching systems that can prevent re-upload of removed content. ScanErase assists in finding your face in existing videos, but users should be aware of the platform's measures against re-upload.

Frequently asked questions

Does ScanErase find deepfake videos, not just images?

Yes. ScanErase explicitly finds video content, including AI-generated and deepfake intimate videos, in addition to still images.

What if a deepfake video on YouTube is labeled as fiction?

A label claiming content is fictional does not change the fact that it might realistically depict an identifiable real person in an intimate context. ScanErase helps you identify whether your likeness is present in such content.

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