Google claims YouTube uploads grant AI training rights

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-06-11 14:37

Google is arguing that uploading content to YouTube grants them the rights to use that content for AI training. This argument is being used to try and dismiss a class-action lawsuit related to AI training data. AI

IMPACT Google's assertion could set a precedent for how user-generated content is utilized for AI development, potentially impacting creators' rights and data usage policies.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a legal argument made by Google regarding YouTube's terms of service and AI training, which is a policy-related commentary rather than a direct regulatory action or product release.

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Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-06-11 14:37

Today I learned, but I am not surprised by, Google believes that uploading anything to YouTube automatically hands over the rights to Google to use it to train

Today I learned, but I am not surprised by, Google believes that uploading anything to YouTube automatically hands over the rights to Google to use it to train their AI. In this case, they're wanting a class action lawsuit dismissed on this basis. https:// youtu.be/u4HWNybgdcg?t=…

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Today I learned, but I am not surprised by, Google believes that uploading anything to YouTube automatically hands over the rights to Google to use it to train

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