YouTube is introducing a new process for creators that will highlight the specific times of violations in uploads, allowing creators to address demonetization and restriction concerns. This process will be available when a creator uploads a video using the Self-Certification process on web uploads. If the video receives a yellow icon, creators can appeal and have an expert review the video. The issues found will appear in the creator's Studio, alongside timestamps of where in the video they appeared.
This feature will allow creators to go to the exact point in question and review the violation. The indicators will also note if the video's title or thumbnail is a problem. However, in some rare instances, an appeal may not return any timestamps. YouTube explains that this indicates that the content throughout the whole video is potentially in violation of its rules.
This new process has been in a limited pilot program and is now ready to be expanded to all creators. However, the process is not yet available for videos that don't go through Self-Certification, including mobile uploads. YouTube is working to expand it.
On another note, YouTube is testing AI-generated instrumental soundtracks for Shorts via its Dream Track option. This feature allows creators to generate 30-second, non-looping instrumental soundtracks in various genres, providing a simple way to add another element to Shorts clips.
