YouTube Expands AI Deepfake Detection to Politicians and Journalists

YouTube Expands AI Deepfake Detection to Politicians and Journalists

YouTube announced in March 2026 that it is expanding its AI deepfake detection technology — previously available only to YouTube Partner Programme creators — to a new pilot group that includes government officials, political candidates, and journalists. The move comes as AI-generated video featuring fabricated versions of public figures reaches unprecedented scale across social media … Read more