Google has revealed that it is using part of the library of videos uploaded to YouTube to train its artificial intelligence tools.
The information was disclosed by the company to CNBC. “We’ve always used YouTube content to improve our products, and that hasn’t changed with the advent of AI,” a YouTube spokesperson said in a statement.
“We also recognize the need for safeguards, which is why we’ve invested in robust protections that allow creators to protect their likeness in the age of AI — something we’re committed to continuing.”
According to YouTube, an average of 20 million videos are uploaded to the platform every day. While Google appears to be using only a small portion of the platform’s content, experts highlight how this could represent a serious violation of intellectual property rights.
According to the CNBC report, content creators who upload videos to the platform were not informed that their videos were being used to train Google’s AI. However, by uploading a video to the platform, users agree that YouTube holds a broad license over the content.
“By providing Content to the Service, you grant YouTube a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable and transferable license to use that Content,” the terms of service state.
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