YouTube updates its 'erase song' tool only to remove copyrighted music

On 4 July, YouTube launched a powerful update to its "Erase Song" tool, which allows creators to easily remove copyrighted music from their videos without affecting other audio elements such as dialogue or sound effects.

One of the biggest fears for content creators on YouTube is receiving a strike for copyright infringement, which can interrupt monetisation or even the suspension of the video at issue. These strikes or claims are generated by Content ID, the YouTube system that identifies the use of copyrighted content and forces the users to edit and re-upload their videos to comply with the copyright policy.

With the latest version of the Erase Song tool, powered by artificial intelligence, YouTubers will be able to focus on and remove copyrighted music without affecting the rest of the audio in the clip. However, YouTube warns that the algorithm may not be perfect, and to ensure copyright compliance, it offers the options of cutting the claimed segment, replacing the music with copyright-free music, or muting all sound in the segment. Once the video has been successfully edited, YouTube will remove the strike.

Although the tool’s update is currently in a beta stage, the final version is expected to be released in the coming weeks and all users will be able to use it without any inconvenience. This update should simplify the editing process and make it easier to create content without fear of infringing someone else's copyright.