TikTok's AI likeness detection anchors on biometric identity verification via Jumio

TikTok is testing an opt-in tool that scans for AI-generated likenesses of enrolled US creators. Before any scanning occurs, creators must verify identity through Jumio — a real-time selfie scan plus ID check. TikTok says it does not retain ID documents; facial data is used only for likeness matching. This biometric-anchored approach differs from watermarking or provenance signals, tying detection to a confirmed identity rather than strippable metadata.