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A future technology YouTube is developing to algorithmically detect when a creator's likeness is used in a video, giving the creator control to have the content removed or to participate in its monetization.

The legal right of an individual to control the commercial use of their name, image, voice, or other aspects of their identity. This is the core legal principle in the dispute between Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI, with significant implications for AI-generated content.

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YouTube's automated rights management system that identifies copyrighted material. It is cited as a foundational technology for the creator economy and serves as a model for managing AI-generated content and likeness rights.

A subscription service with approximately 125 million subscribers that offers an ad-free viewing experience on YouTube and bundles in the YouTube Music service.

YouTube TV
Product

A streaming television service that offers live TV from major broadcast and cable networks. It is highlighted as a successful example of rebundling the unbundled cable package in a more user-friendly, internet-native format.

The platform's approach to content created with Artificial Intelligence, which includes strategies for labeling AI-generated videos and developing tools to protect creators' likenesses from unauthorized use.

The process of stripping content creators of their ability to earn revenue from their work on platforms, often used as a tool to suppress disfavored speech.

A topic raised by Tony Hinchcliffe, who described how YouTube's changing rules, demonetization, and age restrictions affect his show.

A program that enables creators to monetize their content on YouTube through revenue sharing and other features. It includes over 3 million creators.

YouTube's standard monetization model via its Partner Program, where 55% of advertising revenue is given to creators, and the platform retains 45%. This take-rate was questioned for top-tier creators.

The Chief Executive Officer of YouTube, who was interviewed about the platform's strategies regarding creators, monetization, censorship, and AI.

An NBA committee responsible for rules and refereeing changes. Joe Tsai is a member and argues it should be called the 'product committee' because its decisions directly shape the fan experience.