Industry Jun 9, 2026

YouTube's Terms of Service Permit AI Music Training, Google States

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A new court filing claims that when indie artists upload music to YouTube, they grant a “broad license” that covers the AI initiatives of parent company Google.

Originally published by Billboard
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YouTube's Terms of Service Permit AI Music Training, Google States
Google has asserted in a copyright lawsuit that YouTube's Terms of Service grant a "broad license" for AI training initiatives. This license is reportedly given by indie artists when they upload their music to the platform.

Originally reported by Billboard.