I keep seeing channels like MovieVault that make fake movie trailers using stolen images and AI generated clips. They take concept art from artists without permission and use voice clips from real movies to create content that looks official. What really bothers me is they make money from ads and selling merchandise based on this stolen content.
Yesterday I saw them post a completely fake trailer for a popular game franchise with no warning that it was not real. Many people in the comments thought it was an actual announcement. They are not just copying from big studios but also taking artwork from independent artists who do not get paid when their movies make millions. This seems like more than just fair use to me.
Platforms definitely need stricter enforcement against these misleading channels. I reported several similar accounts last year after they used my friend’s concept art without credit in a fake trailer that got over 2 million views. The worst part is how they monetize deceptive content while genuine creators struggle to get visibility.
The real problem is these channels exploit the algorithm by using trending keywords and clickbait thumbnails. YouTube’s current policy requires obvious disclaimers for synthetic content, but enforcement is inconsistent. I’ve seen channels continue operating for months after multiple reports.
What concerns me most is the impact on smaller artists whose work gets stolen. Unlike major studios with legal teams, independent creators have limited resources to fight copyright infringement. These fake trailer channels essentially profit from others’ creativity while misleading audiences about upcoming releases.