Amid growing fears about AI educational models that employ creator-generated videos without proper payment or consent, Google is addressing those issues by introducing new equipment that allows creators to control the use of their content. The move allows creators to determine whether their videos can be accessed through third parties for AI education, giving them more control and transparency.
YouTube, which has been criticized for not offering enough protection for creators’ rights, is now taking steps to address those issues. In the coming days, YouTube will roll out a new feature to its Creator Studio. In the new “Third Party Training” segment in Studio settings, creators will be able to make a decision about whether their videos can be used through third parties for AI training. This feature will apply to all videos uploaded to the platform and will be available to creators and rights holders who use Content ID to protect their content.
YouTube has made it clear that this feature only allows control over third-party access to content for AI training purposes, not first-party access. This means that YouTube itself could continue using videos for its own AI models, such as the company’s Gemini AI, which uses YouTube videos to generate summaries and improve its own algorithms. The lack of clear regulation regarding AI’s use of content from YouTube has led to ongoing concerns about how creators’ content is being used and whether they are receiving proper compensation.
The biennial Aero India show at Yelahanka Air Force Station will cause significant disruptions at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport in February. Both runways will be closed, affecting flight schedules and possibly causing delays and cancellations. Airlines are trying to minimize the impact, but passengers should stay updated and plan accordingly.