- Creators now control AI training permissions
- Google keeps its training rights
- YouTube blocks unauthorized AI access by default
Big Tech Gets Permission Slip
Starting today, YouTube creators can explicitly authorize specific AI companies to train models using their content through a new dashboard setting.
The initial rollout includes 18 major tech companies, such as OpenAI, Microsoft, and Adobe.
Default Says No
The platform’s new feature automatically blocks third-party AI training by default.
Creators must actively opt in to grant access to their content, addressing previous concerns about unauthorized AI model training.
Fresh Rules, Same Google
Despite these new controls for third parties, Google maintains its rights to train its own AI models on YouTube content under existing creator agreements.
The company plans to facilitate direct video downloads for authorized AI companies in future updates.
