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Runway’s AI video generator trained on thousands of scraped YouTube videos
Some of YouTube’s biggest creators are on the list.
A spreadsheet of training data obtained by the outlet includes links to YouTube channels belonging to major entertainment companies, such as Netflix, Disney, Nintendo, and Rockstar Games, along with creators like MKBHD, Linus Tech Tips, and Sam Kolder. In an interview with TechCrunch in June, Runway cofounder Anastasis Germanidis said the company uses “curated, internal datasets” to train its models, but he didn’t provide further detail. When reached for comment, Google pointed The Verge to a statement from YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, who told Bloomberg in April that training AI on the platform’s videos is a “clear violation” of its policies.
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