> Also, they could disallow external links in comments.
Bots will now post a link to another YouTube video (internal) while pretending to be the creator. The linked channel will look identical to the creator's channel. The private video played will be "You've been selected as a winner! Please check the description for details on how to redeem your gift". Heck use AI to fake the creator's voice and play that as a voice over.
Etc.
The fundamentals are hard to fight here. Automating these processes are low effort / high-enough reward for scammers, and it's plugging holes in a leaky boat.
Bots will now post a link to another YouTube video (internal) while pretending to be the creator. The linked channel will look identical to the creator's channel. The private video played will be "You've been selected as a winner! Please check the description for details on how to redeem your gift". Heck use AI to fake the creator's voice and play that as a voice over.
Etc.
The fundamentals are hard to fight here. Automating these processes are low effort / high-enough reward for scammers, and it's plugging holes in a leaky boat.