YouTube has rolled out a new feature allowing content creators to erase copyrighted music from their videos without affecting other audio elements. This updated tool aims to help creators monetize their content without the need to take down their videos due to copyright issues, The Times of India has reported.

The announcement was made by YouTube CEO Neal Mohan on X, where he shared, “Good news, creators, our updated Erase Song tool helps you easily remove copyright-claimed music from your video (while leaving the rest of your audio intact).”

The company elaborated on this update in a support page, explaining that videos with a Content ID claim might face viewability restrictions or monetization issues. The updated eraser tool provides a solution by allowing creators to edit out the copyrighted music, thereby removing the claim and associated restrictions without having to re-upload the video.

The new Erase Tool leverages AI technology to accurately remove unwanted songs while preserving other audio components. This marks a significant improvement over the previous version of the tool, which struggled with the precise removal of copyrighted music. However, YouTube cautioned that, like any AI-powered tool, it may not always perform perfectly.