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Is This The New Normal?

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An individual creator describes trying to get YouTube to remove an AI-generated channel titled “Guitar Gyms with Chase.” They claim the channel copied their earlier videos.

What the creator alleges

  • They submitted copyright takedown requests, arguing the AI content closely replicated their work.
  • They especially point to similarities in:
    • Video background
    • On-screen likeness, even though a different face is used
  • They describe the resulting content as low-quality “slop” produced by generative AI.

YouTube’s response

  • YouTube’s Copyright team left the videos up and requested additional information.
  • In the email response, YouTube says the specific copyrighted material at issue is unclear, and asks for details such as:
    • Title/description/type/author/date of the copyrighted work
    • If applicable, timestamps where the claimant’s content appears

Creator’s concerns and questions

  • The creator says they already provided much of the requested information and expected a straightforward removal.
  • They call the situation “uncharted waters,” suggesting AI copying cases are difficult to assess.
  • They question whether elements like background and visual likeness are actually copyrightable in this scenario, or whether reviewers may not fully understand the nature of the alleged infringement.
  • They’re concerned YouTube may be effectively shifting the burden back onto the creator to explain what was copied and how, rather than identifying it themselves.

Broader argument about generative AI harm

The creator expands beyond their specific case by citing wider harms from generative AI, including:

  • Artists’ voices being used to train models without consent
  • They view these issues as even worse than their own situation

They argue this reflects a broader failure to protect creators and suggest YouTube appears to tolerate generative AI content as long as it’s labeled “AI.” They also claim they’ve noticed related content labeled “AI” after mass reporting.

Call to action

The creator urges viewers to:

  • Report/flag AI videos
  • Comment
  • Use thumbs down where appropriate

They warn that if YouTube doesn’t crack down—or even bans AI-generated content—it could harm the platform by confusing viewers about what is real versus AI-generated.

Next steps

  • The creator plans to respond to YouTube with more details.
  • They hope for a removal decision soon.

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