YouTube has released an updated eraser tool to help content creators remove copyrighted music from their videos while maintaining other audio elements. The tool’s purpose is to help users manage copyright claims more efficiently while preserving the originality of their work.
Enhanced AI-powered algorithm
TechCrunch recently reported the updated Erase Song feature that uses an AI-powered system to accurately detect and erase copyrighted music songs without interfering with other audio in the video, including conversation or sound effects.
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan shared the news on social media, highlighting the improvements made to the tool. “We’ve listened to our creators and made significant enhancements to the Erase Song feature,” he posted. “This will help ensure your content remains intact while addressing copyright concerns.”
How the tool works
The Erase Song tool can quickly and effectively remove copyrighted music with the least amount of interference to other audio elements. YouTube does, however, include a warning that the tool might not always produce ideal outcomes.
In the event that the copyrighted track cannot be removed by the AI algorithm, the creators have other options, by either removing the claimed sections or muting all sound in the flagged sections.
Support and limitations
YouTube’s support page acknowledges the tool’s limitations, stating, “This edit might not work if the song is hard to remove. If this tool doesn’t successfully remove the claim on a video, you can try other editing options.”
Users are also advised that processing times can vary, and changes may not save if the video has over 100,000 views unless the channel is part of the YouTube Partner Program.
In the upcoming weeks, users will be able to access the newly updated eraser tool on YouTube Studio’s desktop and mobile platforms. According to data from Social Blade, the launch intends to benefit the platform’s 63.8 million creators globally.
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