Google uses YouTube videos to train its AI video generator - CNBC

Google uses YouTube videos to train its AI video generator - CNBC

Google has confirmed to CNBC that it is utilizing its extensive library of YouTube videos to train its AI models, including the Gemini and Veo 3 video and audio generator. This revelation comes as Google continues to leverage its expansive video catalog to enhance its AI capabilities [1].

The company has stated that it only uses a subset of its videos for training purposes and that it honors specific agreements with creators and media companies. However, experts have expressed concerns about the potential intellectual property crisis that this practice could create for content creators and media organizations. Luke Arrigoni, CEO of Loti, a company that works to protect digital identity for creators, noted that creators may be unknowingly helping to train AI models that could eventually compete with or replace them [1].

Google's use of YouTube videos for AI training has been a topic of debate among creators and IP professionals. While some creators welcome the opportunity to use AI tools like Veo 3, others are concerned about the lack of transparency and consent in the training process. Google has faced criticism for not clearly communicating its use of YouTube content for AI training, which has led to concerns about the ethical implications of AI-generated content [1].

The announcement of Veo 3, one of the most advanced AI video generators on the market, has further highlighted the potential impact of AI-generated content on the creative industry. The AI model showcased cinematic-level video sequences, including scenes of an old man on a boat and Pixar-like animals talking with one another. While Google has stated that it includes an indemnification clause for its generative AI products, some creators have raised concerns about the lack of compensation and credit for the creators whose content was used to train the AI models [1].

Pure Storage, a company specializing in solid-state storage solutions, has announced new products that are designed to manage data for a post-AI training world. These products include new FlashArrays, a FlashBlade, and Direct Flash Modules, which are intended to simplify data management and provide primary storage for heavy data workloads, including AI training and inference [2].

As AI technology continues to advance, the debate surrounding the use of creator content for AI training is likely to intensify. Google's use of YouTube videos for AI training raises important questions about intellectual property rights, transparency, and the ethical implications of AI-generated content. The tech industry will need to address these concerns to ensure that AI development is conducted in a manner that respects the rights of creators and promotes innovation [1].

References:
[1] https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/19/google-youtube-ai-training-veo-3.html
[2] https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomcoughlin/2025/06/18/pure-introduces-products-that-manage-data-for-a-post-ai-training-world/