Runway AI Faces Scrutiny Over Unauthorized Use of YouTube Videos for Training

Leaked documents reveal the company's extensive data scraping from popular creators and brands without permission.

Runway's Gen-3 AI video model was trained using thousands of YouTube videos, including content from major media companies and influencers.
A leaked spreadsheet lists over 3,900 YouTube channels allegedly used for data scraping, including Pixar, Disney, Netflix, and individual creators.
Former employees confirmed the use of proxies and open-source software to avoid detection while downloading videos.
Runway has not responded to multiple requests for comments on the allegations.
The controversy adds to growing concerns about AI companies using copyrighted material without authorization.