TikTok Tests Opt-In Tool to Detect Unauthorized AI Likenesses of Creators

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TikTok is piloting an opt-in tool that scans for AI-generated likenesses and allows creators to report them to the platform. The test is currently limited to select US creators, as confirmed by TikTok spokesperson Zachary Kizer. To participate, creators must verify their identity through third-party firm Jumio via a real-time selfie scan and ID check. TikTok says it does not retain ID documents or facial data after verification. The move follows a similar initiative by YouTube, which recently rolled out a comparable tool to all adult users.

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