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Misinformation and synthetic content rules

YouTube's rules on misinformation and synthetic content, including overlap with spam and deceptive content policy

Fact-Checks

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Feb 3, 2026

Where to find independent fact‑checks or audits of YouTube channels?

Independent fact‑checks and formal audits of channels are available, but scattered: platform‑integrated fact‑check panels surface third‑party debunks and outlets such as and publish checks tied to vid...

Jan 7, 2026

What signals or production fingerprints reliably indicate a YouTube channel uses synthetic content?

A reliable set of signals pointing to synthetic content on a YouTube channel blends platform disclosures, technical fingerprints in audio/video files, pattern artifacts in production metadata and publ...