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AI firms are buying unused YouTube footage to train LLMs

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AI companies are purchasing exclusive, unused video content from digital creators to train their algorithms. This emerging trend offers creators a new revenue stream, with companies like OpenAI and Alphabet paying up to $4 per minute for high-quality footage, potentially resulting in thousands of dollars per deal.

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