Industry Jun 12, 2026
Google claims YouTube uploads grant AI training rights
In short
Google has responded to a copyright infringement claim from a group of independent artists over its music AI model Lyria.
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
Google asserts that artists uploading music to YouTube have effectively consented to its use in AI training, including for its Lyria model. This argument is part of Google's defense against a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by independent artists. The company seeks to have the lawsuit dismissed based on this claim of implied permission through content upload. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.