YouTube's new move to stop copyright theft YouTube has unveiled a new tool called 'Checks' to simplify the process of uploading audio and receiving ad revenue. Before uploading a video, this tool tells the content creator whether it contains copyrighted material and whether it adheres to the ad directory. Previously, creators uploaded videos without warning. A new feature now suggests content creators upload copyrighted material. So that the copyright holder can claim the ad revenue of the video without any dispute. With the new tool, creators want to reduce the 'yellow icon' they earn due to YouTube copyright and directory weaknesses. The new system will be based on Content ID, the company said. If YouTube's copyright recognition system scans a video and finds that the rules have been violated, the original copyright holder will automatically take over the video. As a result, the video is completely blocked or the actual copyright holder can monetize it. Even i
