YouTube to automatically label AI-generated videos (blog.youtube)

• Prominent label placement: below player (long-form), overlay (Shorts).
• Automatic AI detection rolling out in May 2026.
• Permanent labels for YouTube AI tools and C2PA-tagged content.

"YouTube is updating its AI disclosure labels to be more visible and introducing automatic AI detection. Starting May 2026, labels for photorealistic AI content will appear below the video player (long-form) or as an overlay (Shorts). Automatic detection will apply labels when creators do not disclose significant AI use. Creators can correct mislabeling, except for YouTube's own AI tools (Veo, Dream Screen) and C2PA-tagged content where labels are permanent."