Overview

• Google confirmed in June 2025 that it uses YouTube videos to train its AI models Gemini and Veo3.
• Creators currently have no mechanism to opt out of Google's own AI training even though they can block third-party firms such as Amazon and Nvidia.
• YouTube says it has invested in robust protections and responsible AI practices but has not detailed how they will work.
• Other major tech firms including OpenAI, Nvidia, Anthropic, Apple, and Salesforce similarly tap YouTube’s library for AI model development.
• YouTube’s vast archive—over 20 billion videos—provides AI developers with billions of minutes of content even at minimal sampling rates.