YouTube tests AI video enhancement on creators' content without their knowledge
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YouTube has been secretly testing AI-powered video enhancement on content from top creators without their knowledge or consent. The practice was discovered by popular YouTubers Rick Beato and Rhett Shull, who noticed subtle changes to their appearance in videos, such as altered hair and what appeared to be makeup effects. YouTube confirmed it was conducting a limited experiment with AI video retouching, raising significant concerns about trust, consent, and media manipulation on the platform.
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· 4 pulledI thought I was imagining it, but my hair looked strange, and it almost looked like I was wearing makeup
YouTube has begun quietly using artificial intelligence to enhance videos by some of its top creators—without notifying them or their audiences
The practice was first noticed by two well-known American YouTubers popular among music enthusiasts: Rick Beato and Rhett Shull
YouTube admits to a limited experiment, raising concerns about trust, consent and media manipulation
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