{
  "id": 3754891,
  "title": "Electoral court recommends deepfake identification tool for candidates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/electoral-court-recommends-deepfake-identification-tool-for-candidates",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T13:43:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Agencia Brasil",
    "slug": "agencia-brasil",
    "url": "https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/justica/noticia/2026-08/electoral-court-recommends-deepfake-identification-tool-candidates"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazil's Superior Electoral Court and Google recently collaborated to launch a campaign encouraging candidates in the 2026 general elections to utilize a YouTube tool designed to identify AI-generated content that mimics individuals. Known as Likeness ID, the YouTube tool is accessible to users over 18 and enables users to detect AI-generated content that utilizes the likeness of a registered platform user. Brazil's electoral court expressed optimism about the partnership with Google, highlighting the importance of protecting fundamental rights in the digital realm and bolstering Brazilian confidence in the electoral process. Judge Kassio Nunes Marques, head of the court, emphasized the significance of the joint effort between public and private sectors in upholding democratic values. The tool grants candidates the ability to monitor the use of their image in the digital space and take necessary actions when encountering potentially irregular content. To use the tool, candidates must possess a YouTube account and access YouTube Studio’s content similarity detection section. After agreeing to the terms of use and undergoing an identity verification process, the platform generates a record of the individual’s appearance to detect potential misuse of their image on YouTube. The registration process may take up to two days. Once registered, the platform scans published content and informs the user if it identifies videos featuring their image. Users can then review the material and request its removal if they believe their image has been misused. The claim will be reviewed in accordance with YouTube’s privacy policies, and if the platform’s rules have been breached, the content will be removed. Google Brasil’s president, Fábio Coelho, affirmed the company’s longstanding collaboration with Brazil's Electoral Court and reiterated Google’s commitment to enhancing election security through responsible platform management. Coelho stressed the necessity of collaboration between government institutions and technology companies to ensure a secure electoral process, particularly for women who often bear the brunt of reputation attacks during elections. Judge Marques clarified that Likeness ID does not replace human analysis or existing monitoring mechanisms but offers enhanced capabilities for identifying potentially harmful content. The tool complements efforts to uphold the authenticity of public discourse and voters' freedom of choice. The partnership aims to anticipate risks and fortify confidence in the elections, with the Electoral Court pledging continued vigilance in monitoring technological advancements and working alongside experts and digital platforms to foster a balanced information ecosystem that empowers Brazilian citizens to exercise their rights fully.",
  "summary": "Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court and Google on Wednesday (Aug. 26) launched a campaign to encourage candidates in the country’s 2026 general elections to use a YouTube tool capable of spotting content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) that replicates a person’s likeness. YouTube’s Likeness ID tool is available to users over the age of 18 and allows them to identify AI-generated content…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}