Reddit moderators are facing a surge of AI‑generated content that strains moderation resources and erodes user trust. Communities that ban AI‑created posts report frequent suspicions of AI involvement, while detection tools remain unreliable. The influx includes harassment targeting vulnerable groups and attempts to game the platform’s karma system for financial gain. Reddit officials emphasize a commitment to keeping the site human, but the growing volume of AI text presents ongoing challenges for the platform’s culture and safety. Read more →

YouTube has introduced a new AI‑powered detection feature that lets creators in its Partner Program locate and flag videos that use their likeness without permission. After confirming their identity, creators can review flagged content in a new Content Detection tab within YouTube Studio and request removal of unauthorized AI‑generated videos. The rollout begins with an initial group of creators and will expand over the coming months. The tool, similar to Content ID, first appeared in a pilot with talent represented by Creative Artists Agency and joins other recent policies that require labeling of AI‑generated material and restrict AI‑mimicked music. Read more →

YouTube's new AI-powered age verification system has sparked a wave of criticism from creators and users who worry about privacy, data security, and the role of corporations in policing children's viewing habits. Prominent YouTuber Gerfdas Gaming launched a petition demanding transparency and a reevaluation of the policy, arguing that the AI scans every video a user watches and stores sensitive information that could be vulnerable in a breach. While YouTube has not responded, the petition has drawn hundreds of supporters, highlighting broader concerns about digital freedom and regulatory pressure on online platforms. Read more →