{"content_id":"hhghla2sdr","slug":"youtube-2026-ai-content-disclosure-label-guide","locale":"en","schema_type":"Article","category":"ai_data","category_name":"AI Data","title":"YouTube 2026 AI Disclosure Rules and How to Check Labels","summary":"YouTube requires disclosure of AI-generated or altered content that could be mistaken for reality. It explains disclosure requirements and exceptions, where to check labels, automatic labeling, and how disclosure relates to monetization.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"Injoys Editorial Team","url":"https://injoys.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["Content that realistically synthesizes or alters real people, events, or places requires disclosure.","Scriptwriting assistance, caption creation, and color correction are examples that do not require disclosure.","AI labels can be applied through content credentials and automatic detection, in addition to creator disclosure.","Disclosing AI use does not itself affect monetization eligibility.","The November 2026 campaign expands education efforts; it does not introduce a new disclosure requirement."],"content_markdown":"YouTube requires disclosure of AI-generated or altered content that could be mistaken for reality. Supporting tasks such as creating captions or correcting colors are exempt. AI labels can be found around the player and in the expanded description.\n\nThe campaign information is based on the November 2, 2026 announcement. Disclosure requirements can be found in the YouTube Help Center.\n\n## The difference between the 2026 campaign and the disclosure system\n\n“Hit Pause 2026” is a campaign that has broadened its scope to include information literacy education in the AI era. It has expanded beyond its earlier focus on preventing cyberbullying and teaching positive online commenting. The requirement to disclose AI content was not first introduced on that day.\n\n| Date | Official announcement | Key distinction |\n|---|---|---|\n| March 18, 2024 | Announcement of a disclosure tool for realistic synthetic or altered content | Introduction of a system for creators to disclose its use |\n| May 27, 2026 | Announcement of improved label placement and expanded automatic AI detection | Changes to how labels are displayed and how content is detected |\n| November 2, 2026 | Unveiling of “Hit Pause 2026” | Expanded education on information literacy and critical media consumption in the AI era |\n\nThe November announcement also included plans for educational programs linked to school lessons. These activities help people interpret content critically. Details are available in [YouTube’s campaign announcement](https://blog.youtube/intl/ko-kr/news-and-events/kr-hitpause-2026/).\n\n## Comparing disclosure requirements and exceptions\n\nThe central criterion for disclosure is synthetic content or meaningful alterations that could be mistaken for reality. Using AI tools does not automatically make every task subject to disclosure. Changes to only part of a video, rather than the entire video, must also be assessed.\n\n| Task or content | Disclosure decision | Reason |\n|---|---|---|\n| Realistically synthesizing speech or actions that a real person did not say or perform | Disclosure required | Could be mistaken for the real person’s speech or actions |\n| Altering footage to make a real building appear to be on fire | Disclosure required | Looks like an event that happened at a real location |\n| Realistically generating a tornado that did not occur in a real city | Disclosure required | Presents a scene that did not happen as if it were real |\n| Using AI to generate music that is the main focus of a video | Disclosure required | A music generation example specified by the Help Center |\n| Assistance with drafting scripts or developing ideas | Example not requiring disclosure | Supporting work during production |\n| Creating captions | Example not requiring disclosure | A production support function |\n| Color correction or lighting filters | Example not requiring disclosure | Minor edits that do not mislead viewers about real events |\n| A scene of riding a unicorn in a fantasy world | Example not requiring disclosure | Clearly unrealistic imagery |\n\nThe distinction between production assistance and realistic synthesis was outlined when the system was introduced. The basis is the [2024 announcement introducing the disclosure tool](https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/disclosing-ai-generated-content/). The Help Center’s list of examples is not an exhaustive list of every situation.\n\n## How to check YouTube AI labels\n\nLabels can be found around the video player and in the expanded description. The May 2026 announcement moved labels for realistic AI content to more noticeable locations. Regular videos and Shorts display them differently.\n\n| Where to check | How labels are displayed according to official guidance |\n|---|---|\n| Regular videos | Labels for realistic AI-generated or altered content appear directly below the player, above the description |\n| Shorts | Labels appear as an overlay on the video |\n| Expanded description | Disclosure information for unrealistic or animated content, among other types |\n| “How this content was made” in the description | Details about the production method, such as “Made with AI” |\n\nFollow these steps to check.\n\n1. For regular videos, check directly below the player.\n2. For Shorts, check the label displayed over the video.\n3. Expand the description and check “How this content was made.”\n\nDo not judge the current display based only on examples of older screens. The basis for the placement change is the [May 2026 announcement of label updates](https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/improving-ai-labels-viewers-creators/). The Help Center also states that AI-generated music may be labeled in the player.\n\n## Automatic labels and creator disclosures\n\nLabels can be applied automatically as well as through a creator’s own disclosure. Automatic detection does not remove the creator’s disclosure obligation. Not all automatic labels are applied on the same basis.\n\n| How the label is applied | Basis for the label |\n|---|---|\n| Direct disclosure by the creator | AI use indicated during upload |\n| YouTube generative AI tools | Content made with those tools |\n| Content Credentials | Information about AI production included in the file |\n| Google’s internal systems | Detection of AI-generated or altered content |\n\nContent Credentials are additional information in a file that communicates details such as how it was made. YouTube also uses C2PA-based information. Details are available in the [“How this content was made” help article](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/15447836?hl=ko\u0026ref_topic=9282435).\n\nIf automatic detection makes an error, the disclosure status can generally be changed in YouTube Studio. However, changes are restricted for labels based on YouTube’s own AI tools, C2PA information, or direct review. Whether a label can be changed depends on why it was applied.\n\n## Creator disclosure settings and monetization\n\nDisclosing AI use does not itself affect monetization eligibility. Repeated refusal to make required disclosures is a separate issue. Possible penalties include content removal or suspension from the YouTube Partner Program.\n\nThe YouTube Help Center’s “Disclosing use of generative AI content” specifies the following as an example requiring disclosure.\n\n\u003e Makes a real person appear to say or do something they did not say or do\n\nThe disclosure settings procedure is as follows.\n\n1. Start uploading content in YouTube Studio.\n2. Under “AI use” in “Details,” select “Yes” if disclosure is required.\n3. Set the remaining video details.\n\nCommunity Guidelines still apply even when a label is added. Disclosure and the content’s compliance with policies are separate matters. The basis for these settings and penalties is the [“Disclosing use of generative AI content” help article](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/14328491?hl=ko).\n\n## The difference between production methods and fact-checking\n\nAn AI label provides information about how content was made. There is no basis for treating it as a sign that every claim in the video has been verified. This distinction is necessary when considering both disclosure requirements and the ways labels are applied.\n\n| Common interpretation | What to distinguish |\n|---|---|\n| There is no label, so AI was not used | Some AI-assisted tasks do not require disclosure |\n| There is a label, so the entire video is AI-generated | Content with meaningful alterations to only part of it also requires disclosure |\n| There is a label, so everything in the video is false | The production method and the truth of individual claims must be assessed separately |\n| There is an “Information source,” so the video’s claims have been authenticated | This indicator refers to the source that verified the Content Credentials information |\n\nLabels are therefore not a perfect tool for identifying every use of AI. Whether a particular statement is true should be checked by comparing it with the original statement. Footage of an event requires separate material to confirm when and where it happened.\n\n## Frequently asked questions\n\n### Did the November campaign introduce a new disclosure obligation?\n\nThe introduction of the disclosure tool was announced in March 2024. The November 2026 announcement expanded the scope of the media education campaign.\n\n### Must AI use for captions or scripts be disclosed?\n\nCreating captions and assisting with scriptwriting are examples that do not require disclosure. If the finished video includes realistic synthetic scenes, those must be assessed separately.\n\n### Are AI labels added directly by creators?\n\nSome are based on direct disclosure, while others are applied automatically. A label alone does not establish that the creator voluntarily disclosed AI use.\n\n### Does disclosing AI use stop monetization?\n\nDisclosure itself does not affect monetization eligibility. Compliance with other content policies is assessed separately.\n\n### Does the absence of a label mean the video was actually filmed?\n\nThe absence of a label alone cannot establish whether footage was actually filmed. Some AI tasks do not require disclosure.\n\n### Can labels appear on unrealistic content too?\n\nThe examples exempt from disclosure and the range of content that may display labels are not the same. Official guidance explains that information about unrealistic content may appear in the description.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eYouTube requires disclosure of AI-generated or altered content that could be mistaken for reality. Supporting tasks such as creating captions or correcting colors are exempt. AI labels can be found around the player and in the expanded description.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe campaign information is based on the November 2, 2026 announcement. Disclosure requirements can be found in the YouTube Help Center.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#the-difference-between-the-2026-campaign-and-the-disclosure-system\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"the-difference-between-the-2026-campaign-and-the-disclosure-system\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eThe difference between the 2026 campaign and the disclosure system\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Hit Pause 2026” is a campaign that has broadened its scope to include information literacy education in the AI era. It has expanded beyond its earlier focus on preventing cyberbullying and teaching positive online commenting. The requirement to disclose AI content was not first introduced on that day.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOfficial announcement\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey distinction\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Date\"\u003eMarch 18, 2024\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Official announcement\"\u003eAnnouncement of a disclosure tool for realistic synthetic or altered content\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Key distinction\"\u003eIntroduction of a system for creators to disclose its use\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Date\"\u003eMay 27, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Official announcement\"\u003eAnnouncement of improved label placement and expanded automatic AI detection\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Key distinction\"\u003eChanges to how labels are displayed and how content is detected\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Date\"\u003eNovember 2, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Official announcement\"\u003eUnveiling of “Hit Pause 2026”\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Key distinction\"\u003eExpanded education on information literacy and critical media consumption in the AI era\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe November announcement also included plans for educational programs linked to school lessons. These activities help people interpret content critically. Details are available in \u003ca href=\"https://blog.youtube/intl/ko-kr/news-and-events/kr-hitpause-2026/\"\u003eYouTube’s campaign announcement\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#comparing-disclosure-requirements-and-exceptions\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"comparing-disclosure-requirements-and-exceptions\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eComparing disclosure requirements and exceptions\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central criterion for disclosure is synthetic content or meaningful alterations that could be mistaken for reality. Using AI tools does not automatically make every task subject to disclosure. Changes to only part of a video, rather than the entire video, must also be assessed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTask or content\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisclosure decision\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReason\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Task or content\"\u003eRealistically synthesizing speech or actions that a real person did not say or perform\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Disclosure decision\"\u003eDisclosure required\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Reason\"\u003eCould be mistaken for the real person’s speech or actions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Task or content\"\u003eAltering footage to make a real building appear to be on fire\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Disclosure decision\"\u003eDisclosure required\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Reason\"\u003eLooks like an event that happened at a real location\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Task or content\"\u003eRealistically generating a tornado that did not occur in a real city\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Disclosure decision\"\u003eDisclosure required\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Reason\"\u003ePresents a scene that did not happen as if it were real\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Task or content\"\u003eUsing AI to generate music that is the main focus of a video\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Disclosure decision\"\u003eDisclosure required\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Reason\"\u003eA music generation example specified by the Help Center\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Task or content\"\u003eAssistance with drafting scripts or developing ideas\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Disclosure decision\"\u003eExample not requiring disclosure\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Reason\"\u003eSupporting work during production\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Task or content\"\u003eCreating captions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Disclosure decision\"\u003eExample not requiring disclosure\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Reason\"\u003eA production support function\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Task or content\"\u003eColor correction or lighting filters\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Disclosure decision\"\u003eExample not requiring disclosure\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Reason\"\u003eMinor edits that do not mislead viewers about real events\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Task or content\"\u003eA scene of riding a unicorn in a fantasy world\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Disclosure decision\"\u003eExample not requiring disclosure\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Reason\"\u003eClearly unrealistic imagery\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinction between production assistance and realistic synthesis was outlined when the system was introduced. The basis is the \u003ca href=\"https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/disclosing-ai-generated-content/\"\u003e2024 announcement introducing the disclosure tool\u003c/a\u003e. The Help Center’s list of examples is not an exhaustive list of every situation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-to-check-youtube-ai-labels\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-to-check-youtube-ai-labels\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow to check YouTube AI labels\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabels can be found around the video player and in the expanded description. The May 2026 announcement moved labels for realistic AI content to more noticeable locations. Regular videos and Shorts display them differently.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow labels are displayed according to official guidance\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Where to check\"\u003eRegular videos\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How labels are displayed according to official guidance\"\u003eLabels for realistic AI-generated or altered content appear directly below the player, above the description\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Where to check\"\u003eShorts\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How labels are displayed according to official guidance\"\u003eLabels appear as an overlay on the video\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Where to check\"\u003eExpanded description\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How labels are displayed according to official guidance\"\u003eDisclosure information for unrealistic or animated content, among other types\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Where to check\"\u003e“How this content was made” in the description\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How labels are displayed according to official guidance\"\u003eDetails about the production method, such as “Made with AI”\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow these steps to check.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor regular videos, check directly below the player.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Shorts, check the label displayed over the video.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpand the description and check “How this content was made.”\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not judge the current display based only on examples of older screens. The basis for the placement change is the \u003ca href=\"https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/improving-ai-labels-viewers-creators/\"\u003eMay 2026 announcement of label updates\u003c/a\u003e. The Help Center also states that AI-generated music may be labeled in the player.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#automatic-labels-and-creator-disclosures\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"automatic-labels-and-creator-disclosures\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eAutomatic labels and creator disclosures\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabels can be applied automatically as well as through a creator’s own disclosure. Automatic detection does not remove the creator’s disclosure obligation. Not all automatic labels are applied on the same basis.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow the label is applied\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBasis for the label\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How the label is applied\"\u003eDirect disclosure by the creator\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Basis for the label\"\u003eAI use indicated during upload\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How the label is applied\"\u003eYouTube generative AI tools\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Basis for the label\"\u003eContent made with those tools\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How the label is applied\"\u003eContent Credentials\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Basis for the label\"\u003eInformation about AI production included in the file\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How the label is applied\"\u003eGoogle’s internal systems\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Basis for the label\"\u003eDetection of AI-generated or altered content\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContent Credentials are additional information in a file that communicates details such as how it was made. YouTube also uses C2PA-based information. Details are available in the \u003ca href=\"https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/15447836?hl=ko\u0026amp;ref_topic=9282435\"\u003e“How this content was made” help article\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf automatic detection makes an error, the disclosure status can generally be changed in YouTube Studio. However, changes are restricted for labels based on YouTube’s own AI tools, C2PA information, or direct review. Whether a label can be changed depends on why it was applied.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#creator-disclosure-settings-and-monetization\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"creator-disclosure-settings-and-monetization\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCreator disclosure settings and monetization\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisclosing AI use does not itself affect monetization eligibility. Repeated refusal to make required disclosures is a separate issue. Possible penalties include content removal or suspension from the YouTube Partner Program.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YouTube Help Center’s “Disclosing use of generative AI content” specifies the following as an example requiring disclosure.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMakes a real person appear to say or do something they did not say or do\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe disclosure settings procedure is as follows.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart uploading content in YouTube Studio.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder “AI use” in “Details,” select “Yes” if disclosure is required.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the remaining video details.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunity Guidelines still apply even when a label is added. Disclosure and the content’s compliance with policies are separate matters. The basis for these settings and penalties is the \u003ca href=\"https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/14328491?hl=ko\"\u003e“Disclosing use of generative AI content” help article\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#the-difference-between-production-methods-and-fact-checking\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"the-difference-between-production-methods-and-fact-checking\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eThe difference between production methods and fact-checking\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn AI label provides information about how content was made. There is no basis for treating it as a sign that every claim in the video has been verified. This distinction is necessary when considering both disclosure requirements and the ways labels are applied.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon interpretation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to distinguish\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common interpretation\"\u003eThere is no label, so AI was not used\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to distinguish\"\u003eSome AI-assisted tasks do not require disclosure\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common interpretation\"\u003eThere is a label, so the entire video is AI-generated\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to distinguish\"\u003eContent with meaningful alterations to only part of it also requires disclosure\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common interpretation\"\u003eThere is a label, so everything in the video is false\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to distinguish\"\u003eThe production method and the truth of individual claims must be assessed separately\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common interpretation\"\u003eThere is an “Information source,” so the video’s claims have been authenticated\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to distinguish\"\u003eThis indicator refers to the source that verified the Content Credentials information\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabels are therefore not a perfect tool for identifying every use of AI. Whether a particular statement is true should be checked by comparing it with the original statement. Footage of an event requires separate material to confirm when and where it happened.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#did-the-november-campaign-introduce-a-new-disclosure-obligation\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"did-the-november-campaign-introduce-a-new-disclosure-obligation\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDid the November campaign introduce a new disclosure obligation?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe introduction of the disclosure tool was announced in March 2024. The November 2026 announcement expanded the scope of the media education campaign.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#must-ai-use-for-captions-or-scripts-be-disclosed\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"must-ai-use-for-captions-or-scripts-be-disclosed\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eMust AI use for captions or scripts be disclosed?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating captions and assisting with scriptwriting are examples that do not require disclosure. If the finished video includes realistic synthetic scenes, those must be assessed separately.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#are-ai-labels-added-directly-by-creators\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"are-ai-labels-added-directly-by-creators\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eAre AI labels added directly by creators?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome are based on direct disclosure, while others are applied automatically. A label alone does not establish that the creator voluntarily disclosed AI use.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#does-disclosing-ai-use-stop-monetization\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"does-disclosing-ai-use-stop-monetization\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDoes disclosing AI use stop monetization?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisclosure itself does not affect monetization eligibility. Compliance with other content policies is assessed separately.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#does-the-absence-of-a-label-mean-the-video-was-actually-filmed\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"does-the-absence-of-a-label-mean-the-video-was-actually-filmed\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDoes the absence of a label mean the video was actually filmed?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe absence of a label alone cannot establish whether footage was actually filmed. Some AI tasks do not require disclosure.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#can-labels-appear-on-unrealistic-content-too\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"can-labels-appear-on-unrealistic-content-too\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCan labels appear on unrealistic content too?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe examples exempt from disclosure and the range of content that may display labels are not the same. Official guidance explains that information about unrealistic content may appear in the description.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Generative AI","Content monetization","Deepfake","Digital safety and regulation"],"faqs":[{"question":"Did the November 2026 campaign introduce a new AI disclosure requirement?","answer":"The introduction of the disclosure tool was announced in March 2024. The November 2026 announcement expands the scope of the media education campaign."},{"question":"Do I need to disclose using AI to create captions or scripts?","answer":"Creating captions and helping write scripts are examples that do not require disclosure. Realistic synthetic scenes in the finished video need to be assessed separately."},{"question":"Does AI-generated music also require disclosure?","answer":"The YouTube Help Center explicitly states that AI-generated music that is the main focus of a video requires disclosure."},{"question":"Where can I find AI labels?","answer":"For regular videos, check below the player; for Shorts, check the label overlaid on the video. Information may also appear under ‘How this content was made’ in the expanded description."},{"question":"Can a label be applied even if the creator does not disclose AI use?","answer":"Labels may be applied automatically through YouTube's own AI tools, content credentials, or internal detection systems."},{"question":"Will disclosing AI use make me ineligible for monetization?","answer":"Disclosure itself does not affect monetization eligibility. Continued refusal to meet disclosure requirements may result in separate penalties."},{"question":"Does the absence of a label mean that a video did not use AI?","answer":"You cannot conclude that. Some AI-assisted tasks do not require disclosure, so the absence of a label is not proof that AI was not used."},{"question":"Can all incorrectly applied automatic labels be corrected?","answer":"Automatic detection errors can generally be corrected. Adjustments are limited for labels based on in-house AI tools, C2PA information, or manual review."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://blog.youtube/intl/ko-kr/news-and-events/kr-hitpause-2026/","title":"YouTube Official Blog: Introducing YouTube’s digital literacy campaign ‘Just a Moment 2026’!","type":"source"},{"url":"https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/14328491?hl=ko","title":"YouTube Help: Disclosing the use of generative AI content","type":"source"},{"url":"https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/disclosing-ai-generated-content/","title":"YouTube Official Blog: How we're helping creators disclose altered or synthetic content","type":"source"},{"url":"https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/improving-ai-labels-viewers-creators/","title":"YouTube Official Blog: Improving AI labels for viewers and creators","type":"source"},{"url":"https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/15447836?hl=ko\u0026ref_topic=9282435","title":"YouTube Help: Understanding YouTube’s ‘How this content was made’ disclosures","type":"source"}],"images":[{"id":2541,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkzMjgsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--aa4f435431d2ac56f260a0c1d442dcce46c2f157/ai-ca939ee9.webp","is_representative":true,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"파란 스웨터를 입은 남성이 소파에 몸을 앞으로 기울여 탁자 위 태블릿의 영상과 안내 영역을 살펴본다.","caption":"YouTube의 AI 사용 공개 정보는 사실적으로 합성·변경된 콘텐츠를 구분하는 데 도움이 된다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A man in a blue sweater leans forward on a sofa, studying a video and information panel on a tablet on the table.","caption":"YouTube’s AI disclosures help viewers identify realistically synthesized or altered content.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"青いセーターの男性がソファで身を乗り出し、テーブル上のタブレットで動画と案内欄を確認している。","caption":"YouTubeのAI使用に関する開示情報は、現実と見分けにくい合成・改変コンテンツの識別に役立つ。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Un hombre con jersey azul se inclina desde el sofá para consultar un vídeo y su información en una tableta.","caption":"La información sobre el uso de IA en YouTube ayuda a identificar contenido sintetizado o alterado de forma realista.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Pria berbaju sweter biru mencondongkan tubuh di sofa, mencermati video dan informasi pada tablet di meja.","caption":"Pengungkapan penggunaan AI di YouTube membantu penonton mengenali konten yang disintesis atau diubah secara realistis.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Um homem de suéter azul se inclina no sofá para examinar um vídeo e suas informações em um tablet sobre a mesa.","caption":"As informações sobre o uso de IA no YouTube ajudam a identificar conteúdo sintetizado ou alterado de forma realista.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"一名穿藍色毛衣的男子坐在沙發上向前傾，仔細查看桌上平板電腦的影片與資訊欄。","caption":"YouTube 的 AI 使用揭露資訊有助於辨識逼真合成或經過修改的內容。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Ein Mann im blauen Pullover beugt sich auf dem Sofa vor und prüft ein Video samt Infobereich auf einem Tablet.","caption":"YouTubes Angaben zum KI-Einsatz helfen, realistisch synthetisierte oder veränderte Inhalte zu erkennen.","description":null}}},{"id":2542,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkzMzQsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--e448d7af8e4dc4428e795c8745e9e1ba69f992ae/ai-311cb89b.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_semi","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"교실에서 교사가 토네이도 영상 아래 안내 영역을 가리키고 학생들이 설명을 듣고 있다.","caption":"YouTube의 AI 사용 공개 정보는 동영상 설명에서 확인할 수 있다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A teacher points to information beneath a projected tornado video while students listen in a classroom.","caption":"YouTube’s AI use disclosures can be checked in the video description.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"教室で教師が投影された竜巻の動画の下にある案内欄を示し、生徒たちが説明を聞いている。","caption":"YouTubeのAI使用に関する開示情報は、動画の説明欄で確認できる。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Una profesora señala la información bajo un video de un tornado proyectado en clase mientras los alumnos escuchan.","caption":"La información sobre el uso de IA en YouTube se puede consultar en la descripción del video.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Seorang guru menunjuk informasi di bawah proyeksi video tornado saat para siswa menyimak di kelas.","caption":"Informasi pengungkapan penggunaan AI di YouTube dapat diperiksa dalam deskripsi video.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Uma professora aponta informações abaixo de um vídeo de tornado projetado na sala enquanto os alunos escutam.","caption":"As informações sobre o uso de IA no YouTube podem ser consultadas na descrição do vídeo.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"教室裡，教師指向投影的龍捲風影片下方資訊區，學生們專心聆聽說明。","caption":"YouTube 的 AI 使用揭露資訊可在影片說明中查看。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Eine Lehrerin zeigt auf Hinweise unter einem projizierten Tornadovideo, während die Schüler zuhören.","caption":"Angaben zur KI-Nutzung auf YouTube lassen sich in der Videobeschreibung prüfen.","description":null}}}],"published_at":"2026-11-07T14:50:16+09:00","updated_at":"2026-11-07T14:50:16+09:00","license":"cc_by","translation_status":"reviewed","available_locales":["ko","en","ja","es"],"data_locales":["ko","en","ja","es","id","pt","zh-hant","de"],"url":"https://injoys.com/en/articles/youtube-2026-ai-content-disclosure-label-guide"}