I watch a lot of STEAM videos on YouTube. In the past I loved supporting new creators but some time last year I stopped trying new channels that don't have human presenter, there's just so much slop. Now I've noticed that there are channels where even the presenter is AI. I can spot a few tells (presenter is never on screen for very long, voice pacing doesn't vary, no ums and ahs, etc) but it's getting harder and I wish I knew more clues.

One thing that seems to help is checking the channel history (does the presenter age, have they only started making content very recently etc)

Can someone recommend a good, recent guide to spotting AI videos?

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[–] [S] 3 points 2 days ago* (2 children)

I agree and it can be the same with the voice - Over-edited speech can sound monotonous or unnatural in the same was as AI. I find it amusing and even a bit ironic that AI has led to an entertainment landscape where low production value and human error have become more valuable!

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  • [–] 3 points 15 hours ago

    When looking for videos to listen to in the background I always prioritize "low quality" stuff. They don't have the perfect mic or studio setup, don't meticulously edit out background noise, talk in a less polished manner, don't have a background music track. Prior to the rise of AI it was because such videos were less overstimulating and felt more down to earth, now it's because I know they're humans.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 days ago*

    I find it amusing and even a bit ironic that AI has led to an entertainment landscape where low production value and human error have become more valuable!

    As someone who's been listening to lo-fi/independent music since the '90s, that's not a new phenomenon.
    The music industry has been full of slop long before AI made that even easier.

    Same goes for movies I believe (not really an expert there).

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