Ai moderation fail: youtube deletes nvidia's official video

YouTube's AI moderation system has deleted Nvidia's official video on DLSS 5, due to a copyright infringement claim from Italian TV channel La7. The surreal twist? The AI didn't understand who owns the rights.

A chain of errors

Nvidia's DLSS 5 video was temporarily removed from YouTube Italy after La7 lodged a complaint, apparently unaware that the AI would take it upon itself to block all videos containing the DLSS 5 footage, including Nvidia's own channel.

Content creators in Italy who discussed DLSS 5 on their channels, with no connection to La7, were also caught in the crossfire for using Nvidia's official video.

The blunder highlights the limitations of AI in complex copyright disputes, as it failed to differentiate between content ownership and contextual relevance.

While AI moderation can process claims quickly, it lacks the common sense and nuanced understanding required to navigate these issues effectively.