YouTube is taking significant steps to address the proliferation of low-quality AI-generated content on its platform. The company announced that it will enhance the visibility of AI labels on videos, placing them directly below the video player for traditional content and as an overlay for Shorts. Starting this month, YouTube will also begin scanning for signs of 'photorealistic' AI usage, allowing for automatic labeling of such videos. Previously, AI labels were only applied if the uploader disclosed the use of AI. While the platform acknowledges the risks of misleading AI content, it will not impose strict penalties on creators using AI. Instead, the changes are designed to improve transparency while maintaining creator control, with no impact on video recommendations or monetization. Unrealistic AI content, such as animated videos aimed at children, will continue to use the older labeling method, which is less prominent.