AI Video Generator Runway's Gen-3 Alpha Scraped Thousands of YouTube Videos, Including 1600+ MKBHD Videos

Jul 25, 2024, 03:09 PM

A leaked document obtained by 404 Media reveals that the AI video generator 'Runway' engaged in a company-wide effort to scrape thousands of YouTube videos and pirated films for training its Gen-3 Alpha model. The training data included content from major influencers, big brands, and specific keywords, with notable entities such as Disney, VICE News, and MKBHD. The document, which includes a spreadsheet, suggests that Runway used this unauthorized content without permission, including over 1600 MKBHD videos, raising significant legal and ethical concerns.