# What is watermarking, and why is ElevenLabs using it?

Watermarking is a digital technology designed to identify AI-generated content. It embeds imperceptible digital watermarks directly into AI-generated audio.

ElevenLabs embeds watermarks into audio we generate to make it easier for anyone to verify whether a piece of audio originated from our platform. We believe people should know when they are interacting with AI-generated content, and watermarking is one of the most robust ways to provide that transparency.

For more information:

- [How can I check whether a piece of audio was generated by ElevenLabs?](/guides/help-center-8-legal-audio-detector-how-can-i-check-whether-a-piece-of-audio-was-generated-by-eleven-labs)
- [Can I hear the watermark?](/guides/help-center-8-legal-audio-detector-can-i-hear-the-watermark)
- [Does watermarking affect my audio quality or add latency to my generations?](/guides/help-center-8-legal-audio-detector-does-watermarking-affect-my-audio-quality-or-add-latency-to-my-generations)
- [Will watermarks cause my content to be flagged, downranked, or demonetized on YouTube or other platforms?](/guides/help-center-8-legal-audio-detector-will-watermarks-cause-my-content-to-be-flagged-downranked-or-demonetized-on-you-tube-or-other-platforms)
- [Is content generated by third-party models available through ElevenLabs watermarked?](/guides/help-center-8-legal-audio-detector-is-content-generated-by-third-party-models-available-through-eleven-labs-watermarked)

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