YouTube will now automatically label AI videos

YouTube will begin automatically detecting and labeling significant photorealistic AI in videos starting in May.

Labels will be shown more prominently on long-form videos and Shorts to improve viewer transparency.

Creators can still disclose AI use, but YouTube may add the label itself if they do not.

Content with C2PA metadata or made with YouTube’s own AI tools will carry permanent labels, with some correction options for mistaken disclosures.