YouTube will check videos for copyright infringement prior to publishing
Copyright strikes in YouTube's world are serious business and can lead to channels being permanently deactivated. YouTube has a new way to mitigate copyright trolling and reduce the risk of receiving strikes. YouTube Studio's desktop version now includes the Checks feature that automatically checks for copyright violations during the upload process. This allows content creators to identify possible copyright violations before they can occur.
Uses Content ID to catch possible violations before they occur
YouTube's content monetization policy has strict rules regarding copyright infringement and uses the Content ID algorithm to automatically compare the digital fingerprint of uploaded videos against a database to detect copyright issues. Being hit with a copyright strike demonetizes affected video, rendering all Google ad revenues to be transferred to the original copyright owner. Accruing multiple such strikes can even end entire channels.
Checks feature officially confirmed by Google; Admits to slow roll-out
Notably, serial leakster Matt Navarra tweeted a screengrab of the Checks feature, which was later confirmed by YouTube itself in an update to the official Support Page. However, we were not able to independently confirm the development, most likely because YouTube admits the feature is "slowly rolling out" to its userbase. The support page also mentions the option to ask for human review.
It's unclear if Checks will specify exact copyright violation
If the video is flagged for copyright infringement, users have the option of either not uploading the video or editing it to remove the copyrighted content. However, it is unclear if the Checks feature has the provision to highlight exactly what part of the video contains infringed material. YouTube prefers to keep such things open to interpretation, which allows it to apply rules arbitrarily.
Creator Dashboard incorporates real-time subscriber count feature
This isn't the only update to YouTube. The video sharing platform also incorporated a real-time subscriber count to the Creator Dashboard, which provides a birds-eye view of channel health and reach. This was a highly requested feature and now YouTube creators will not have to rely on third-party applications to keep a closer eye on subscriber counts.
