New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- As short-form video platforms compete on speed, scale, and automation, YouTube is preparing to introduce a feature that could redefine how creators show up on screen, without being there at all.

The company plans to allow creators to produce Shorts using their own AI-generated likeness, effectively enabling a digital twin to appear in videos. The announcement came during YouTube CEO Neal Mohan's annual letter, where he reiterated that "AI will remain a tool for expression, not a replacement."

While YouTube has not shared a launch timeline or technical specifics, the move signals a deeper push into AI-assisted content creation at a time when platforms are under pressure to balance creator productivity with content q...