YouTube is set to introduce labels for videos containing realistic, AI-generated content to combat misinformation. The move aims to help users discern between synthetic and real content, especially given the rise in generative AI tools that can easily create persuasive text, images, video, and audio. This follows similar steps taken by TikTok and Meta, with the labels expected to start appearing by early next year. Creators who fail to comply might face penalties including content removal or suspension from YouTube's Partner Program.