Lecture Notes on AI and YouTube Features

Introduction

• Discussion around the availability of French audio for a short video.
• Confusion regarding how this feature was enabled and personal experience with it.

French Audio Feature

• Noticed that one of the shorts is available in French.
• Audio feature seems to vary between PC and mobile.
  • Mobile has an option to select French audio directly.

Context on the Feature

• Awareness of AI involvement in adding language options.
• Personal uncertainty about using this feature or enabling it by clicking.
• The French audio generated was surprising and not a conscious choice.

Experience with French Audio

• Engaged with the French version of the video voiced by AI, noted similarities and differences:
  • Sounds slightly like the creator but somewhat robotic.
  • Described as "Quebec French," which the creator rated unsatisfactory.
  • The overall experience of listening to the French version expressed as "awful" and "cursed."

Additional Insights on AI and Subtitles

• Creator noticed videos are being used to train AI.
• Specified knowledge that the creator cannot opt out of this AI training.
• Mentioned five specific videos being used for AI training focused on cosplay from China, with automatic subtitles:
  • Videos include price points: $10, $15, $20, $25, $30 cosplay from China.
  • Indication that subtitles were autogenerated, leading to concerns about their accuracy.

Conclusion

• Expressed regret about the use of autogenerated subtitles on the videos.
• Overall thoughts on AI usage in video features and personal content management.