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Creators say they didn't know Google uses YouTube to train AI

Silhouettes of laptop and mobile device users are seen next to a screen projection of the YouTube logo. Google is using its expansive library of YouTube videos to train its artificial intelligence models, including Gemini and the Veo 3 video and audio generator, CNBC has learned. The tech company is turning to its catalog of 20 billion YouTube videos to train these new-age AI tools, according to a person who was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. Google confirmed to CNBC that i

Google is using YouTube videos to train its AI video generator

Silhouettes of laptop and mobile device users are seen next to a screen projection of the YouTube logo. Google is using its expansive library of YouTube videos to train its artificial intelligence models, including Gemini and the Veo 3 video and audio generator, CNBC has learned. The tech company is turning to its catalog of 20 billion YouTube videos to train these new-age AI tools, according to a person who was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. Google confirmed to CNBC that i

Best Buy Offers GoPro HERO11 Black Mini for Practically Free to Compete With Early Prime Day Deals

Anyone who’s ever watched high-octane action or adventure videos shot from the point of view (POV) of the person hurtling down the mountain, skydiving, or performing some other death-defying act, has wondered at least once, “how do they get those shots?” See at Best Buy While many of them are, in fact, professionally shot, the DIY method has never been easier, thanks to the incredible advances in tiny wearable video cameras. The most famous of them all is the GoPro, which seems to keep getting

Google is using YouTube videos to train its AI video generator

Silhouettes of laptop and mobile device users are seen next to a screen projection of the YouTube logo. Google is using its expansive library of YouTube videos to train its artificial intelligence models, including Gemini and the Veo 3 video and audio generator, CNBC has learned. The tech company is turning to its catalog of 20 billion YouTube videos to train these new-age AI tools, according to a person who was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. Google confirmed to CNBC that i

The Gemini app can now analyze the videos on your phone - how to use it

VINCENT FEURAY/Getty Images The Gemini app just got a hugely useful upgrade -- the ability to tell you more about videos you've captured. Earlier this year, Google introduced a capability for Gemini to analyze YouTube videos. The feature lets you summarize extended content or get a step-by-step overview of a project. Also: The best AI image generators are getting scary good at things they used to be terrible at Gemini's video capability is expanding this week; now the AI can take a look at y

Gemini’s new video analysis feature is here, but there’s more coming (APK teardown)

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The latest version of the Google app now allows users to upload up to five minutes of video into Gemini for analysis. Gemini has supported video analysis through a YouTube integration, but rivals like ChatGPT have offered the option to upload videos directly to the AI assistant, so Gemini is finally catching up. Additionally, a future update will let users directly record videos within the app, expanding current photo-only capture, as spotted through our

Meta is making all Facebook videos reels

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Meta is making a change to how sharing videos works on Facebook. Right now, you can share videos as a video from the post composer or as a reel, and both have different sharing workflows. In “the coming months,” however, “all videos on Facebook will be shared as reels,” according to a blog post. “Facebook remains a home for all types of video – short, long, and Live,” Meta sa

YouTube relaxes moderation rules to allow more controversial content

Why it matters: Don't be surprised to see more controversial videos on YouTube. Much like Meta, the platform has relaxed its moderation policies, allowing content that violates the usual rules if it is deemed to be in the "public interest." The Google-owned site has provided moderators with new guidelines and training on how to deal with inflammatory content that breaks YouTube's code of conduct, writes The New York Times. Reviewers have been told not to remove anything considered to be in the

Meta launches a surreal AI video editor

Meta's impressive Movie Gen AI editing tool is starting to bear fruit. On Tuesday, the company launched a new editor for short videos, "inspired by" the technology. The editor lets you transform your clothing, location, style and more. The examples the company showcased are head-turning. We're getting closer to Hollywood-level CG effects that anyone can produce in a few seconds. The editor lets you choose from over 50 preset prompts. You can transform your video's subject into things like comic

YouTube Premium Lite set to launch in the US, offering a cheaper ad-free experience

Something to look forward to: It's been almost four years since YouTube piloted a more affordable version of its premium subscription service in some European countries, but it was axed in 2023. Now, it seems YouTube is preparing to bring back Premium Lite – including in the US – which will remove ads from most uploaded videos. According to a source familiar with the plans who spoke to Bloomberg, YouTube's Premium Lite tier will be announced soon in the US, Australia, Germany, and Thailand. La

YouTube reportedly launching new ‘premium lite’ tier soon

In Brief YouTube is close to announcing a new lower-priced “premium lite” version of its subscription service, Bloomberg reports. The new tier is expected to launch in the United States, Australia, Germany, and Thailand “soon.” The tier will give users access to YouTube’s library of podcasts and how-to clips without ads, Bloomberg notes. Premium lite will be targeted toward viewers who mainly want to watch videos other than music videos. It’s unknown how much the tier will cost. While the pre

Twitch streamers' uploads and highlights can no longer exceed 100 hours

Twitch is putting a cap on how much storage a streamer can take up for their uploads and highlight videos. The streaming service has announced that starting on April 19, all uploads and highlights will count towards a new 100-hour storage limit for each streamer, whether the videos are published or not. To note, the cap doesn't apply to past broadcasts, which are previous livestreams saved to a streamer's account for on-demand viewing, or clips, which are minute-long segments that can be shared