Robots & Artificial IntelligenceYoutube Faces Backlash For Quietly Using AI To Alter Shorts Without Creator Consent Posted on September 2, 2025 by Administrator Some YouTube creators are calling foul after learning the platform has been quietly using AI to modify their Shorts without notification or approval. For months, users have noticed odd visual quirks in some Shorts, such as skin that looks overly airbrushed, clothes appearing sharper than expected, or facial features slightly distorted. The alterations are subtle enough to go unnoticed in isolation, but side-by-side comparisons have revealed inconsistencies that many say make their videos feel unnatural or artificial.