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March 18th, 2024 | YouTube now requires to label their realistic-looking videos made using AI

Mar 19, 2024
YouTube now requires labeling AI-generated videos, 125M accounts breached. Debates on cookie banner laws, new AI chips by Nvidia. Rust code generation advances, EPA bans asbestos. Comparison of web technologies and self-hosted project tracking tools.
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  • YouTube mandates labeling of AI-generated realistic videos to prevent misleading viewers, sparking debates on transparency and censorship.
  • Massive data breach exposes 125M accounts due to misconfigured fire-based instances, emphasizing security negligence and backend validation importance.

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YouTube's New Mandate for AI-Generated Content

YouTube now requires creators to disclose content produced using generative AI that could potentially mislead viewers with realistic depictions, exempting clearly unrealistic media or inconsequential alterations. This mandate triggers debates regarding transparency benefits versus concerns about censorship and security, leading to discussions on verifying digital media authenticity and challenges in privacy protection practices.

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