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Jul
In a significant step towards combating the rise of deepfakes, YouTube has introduced a new policy allowing users to request the removal of AI-generated content that simulates their likeness. This move comes as concerns about the potential misuse of AI-generated media, such as deepfakes, continue to grow. Fake AI photo of former US President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron. Photo: Christine Vanden Byllaardt. Under the new policy, individuals can flag videos they believemisrepresent them using AI. YouTube will then investigate the claim and take appropriate action, including removing the video if it violates the platform's terms of service. This…