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?
• Can I hear the watermark?
• 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?
• Is content generated by third-party models available through ElevenLabs watermarked?