YouTube will label videos shot with cameras to signal authentic, AI-free content

YouTube videos that have been captured using a real camera will now carry specific labels stating that. The new “captured with a camera” label is being rolled out as part of the tech giant’s broader efforts to tackle AI-generated content on the platform.

The new label, which will appear in the expanded description of a video, is meant to show that “the creator used specific technology to verify their video’s origin and confirm its audio and visuals haven’t been altered,” YouTube said. This means that only videos with unedited footage or sound are eligible to be tagged in this manner.