TikTok has started testing an opt-in tool that scans for AI-generated deepfakes using creators' likenesses and allows them to report unauthorized uses.
The test is rolling out to some US creators who must verify their identity through real-time selfie and ID checks.
The move mirrors YouTube's recent launch of a similar tool to all adult users.
What happened
TikTok is starting to test an opt-in tool that scans for AI likenesses of creators and lets them report unauthorized uses to the company. The test is initially being rolled out to some US creators. Creators who participate must verify their identity through a company called Jumio, which involves a real-time selfie scan and an ID check.
Why it matters
Deepfake videos using creators' likenesses without permission have become a concern on social platforms. TikTok's tool gives creators a way to find and report unauthorized AI-generated content using their image, similar to what YouTube has already made available to all adult users. TikTok says facial information collected during verification is used only for likeness matching and identifying potential unauthorized uses, not retained for other purposes.
What to watch
The tool is currently in early testing with some US creators. YouTube recently made a comparable deepfake detection tool available to all adult users, suggesting this capability may become a standard feature across platforms.
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TikTok's move into AI likeness detection reflects growing concern about deepfake content on social platforms. The test targets US creators first, using identity verification through Jumio to establish a baseline for matching against AI-generated content. The company's emphasis on not retaining ID documents and limiting facial data use to likeness matching suggests an effort to balance creator protection with privacy concerns. YouTube's parallel effort—making its detection tool available to all adult users rather than limiting it to a test group—indicates the feature may be moving toward becoming standard across major platforms. TikTok's opt-in approach means adoption will depend on creator awareness and willingness to undergo identity verification.
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