Creators reviewing copyright claims in YouTube Studio can now use a new tool called Delete Song. As the name suggests, the feature is designed to remove copyrighted audio from a video while preserving other sounds, such as voiceovers or sound effects.
Previously, creators could resolve copyright claims by replacing the claimed audio section with a song from YouTube’s library, cutting out the entire segment, or muting the audio. After the copyright claims are removed, they can monetize the video.
Delete Song was previously available as a beta feature to mute copyrighted music in YouTube videos, but the company found that the tool’s performance was not up to standards. YouTube is making big improvements this year by adding an AI-powered algorithm to more accurately identify and remove copyrighted content.
To use the tool, click “Select Action” when reviewing the details of a claim on the video copyright summary page. Then click “Delete Song” to see two options: one that removes copyrighted audio from all claimed segments, and the other that mutes audio in all claimed segments.
Delete Song will be available on both the desktop and mobile versions of YouTube Studio in the coming weeks. There may be times when the tool doesn’t work as expected, for example if the song is difficult to remove. Creators can use other options, such as replacing the song or muting all claimed segments, which are faster.
On a support page, YouTube notes that processing times may vary after editing. While a video is being processed, you can close the browser window, but you won’t be able to make other changes. Additionally, if the video has over 100,000 views but your channel isn’t participating in the YouTube Partner Program, your changes may not be saved.
The Google-owned company has expanded its privacy and AI-related features, recently allowing its users to report AI-generated videos that attempt to simulate them. YouTube also requires its creators to flag realistic-looking content created using AI tools.
About TechCrunch
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(718x352:720x354)/Richard-Simmons-071324-1-54c9e49e69e84e91bb5f429cdc1cf50a.jpg "Richard Simmons posted on social media just hours before his death")
