Although YouTube maintains that its Content ID system is intended to help copyright owners and quash copyright infringement within its platform, a class action has been filed against YouTube for using the system because: 

• it does not include all copyrighted works in its database; 

• it seems to favor more well-known or famous copyright owners; and

• it is accused of allowing rampant violations to occur against owners of lesser-known works.

Read about the class action lawsuit against YouTube over its content ID system.