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Highlights Activity feed feature coming to YouTube Music for tracking latest artist releases. New feature accessible via a bell icon, mirroring the main YouTube app. YouTube requires creators to disclose "altered or synthetic content" in videos. Viewer-facing labels for altered content to be rolled out across platforms. YouTube Music is set to roll out a new feature that has been notably absent from the platform: an Activity feed. This upcoming addition aims to bridge the gap between YouTube Music and the main YouTube platform, offering users a more integrated and user-friendly experience. YouTube Music Introduces Activity Feed For those who have longed for a more seamless way to keep track of the latest releases from their favourite artists, this update is a significant step forward. The Activity feed will be accessible via a bell icon located at the top of the user interface, adjacent to the search icon. Example of a label on the video player Upon tapping this icon, users will be greeted with a chronological feed of notifications, showcasing the newest releases from subscribed channels. This move by YouTube Music brings it in line with the main YouTube app, where the bell icon has been a staple feature for managing notifications. YouTube Music Introduces New Creator Content Disclosure Policy This feature is currently in the process of being rolled out and is not yet available to all users. Example of a label in the expanded description To check if the update is available, users are advised to visit the Google Play Store and search for the YouTube Music app, where an update option will indicate the availability of the new feature. As stated in YouTube’s announcement: “Viewers increasingly want more transparency about whether the content they’re seeing is altered or synthetic.” YouTube’s New Requirement for Creators YouTube videos are now required to disclose ‘altered or synthetic’ content including AI In more YouTube news, the world’s largest video platform has taken a significant step towards transparency and viewer awareness by requiring creators to disclose if their videos contain “altered or synthetic content.” This category includes content that may appear realistic but is created using altered or synthetic media technologies. Viewer-facing labels for altered content to be rolled out across platforms The types of altered and/or synthetic content outlined by YouTube include the digital alteration of people's faces, the synthetic generation of voices, alterations to footage of real events or places to depict them differently, and the creation of realistic scenes depicting fictional events. Creators will now see a disclosure checkbox as part of the video upload process, with viewer-facing labels for such content set to appear across YouTube's platforms, including mobile, desktop, and TV. YouTube requires creators to disclose "altered or synthetic content" in videos The labels will be introduced gradually, starting with the YouTube app on mobile devices. This development can be understood to be part of YouTube's commitment to ensuring that viewers can easily identify content that has been digitally altered or synthetically generated. Whether it will work as intended is another story entirely. FAQs What is the YouTube Music Activity Feed? The YouTube Music Activity Feed is a new feature that allows users to view the latest releases from their subscribed channels in a chronological notification feed, enhancing the user experience. How can I access the YouTube Music Activity Feed? You can access the Activity Feed by tapping on the bell icon located at the top of the YouTube Music app interface, next to the search icon. What does YouTube's "altered or synthetic content" policy entail? YouTube's policy requires creators to disclose if their videos contain content that is digitally altered or synthetically generated, such as face swaps or synthetic voiceovers, to ensure transparency and viewer awareness. When will the YouTube Music Activity Feed be available? The YouTube Music Activity Feed is currently being rolled out and will be available to all users gradually. Check the Google Play Store for updates to the YouTube Music app. How will viewers be able to identify videos with altered or synthetic content? YouTube will introduce viewer-facing labels for videos containing altered or synthetic content across mobile, desktop, and TV platforms, starting with the YouTube app on mobile devices. What are Some examples of content that require disclosure ? Using the likeness of a realistic person: Digitally altering content to replace the face of one individual with another's or synthetically generating a person’s voice to narrate a video. Altering footage of real events or places: Such as making it appear as if a real building caught fire, or altering a real cityscape to make it appear different than in reality. Generating realistic scenes: Showing a realistic depiction of fictional major events, like a tornado moving toward a real town. What are Exceptions To Disclosure? YouTube acknowledges that creators use generative AI in various ways throughout the creative process and will not require disclosure when AI is used for productivity purposes, such as generating scripts, content ideas, or automatic captions. Additionally, disclosure will not be necessary for unrealistic or inconsequential changes, such as color adjustments, lighting filters, special effects, or beauty filters. 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