Proof News Outlet Reveals AI Use of YouTube Subtitles Without Consent

Jul 17, 2024, 01:06 PM

Proof News outlet has developed a tool that reveals the use of YouTube video subtitles from popular creators such as Dhruv Rathee, Marques Brownlee, and PewDiePie in training artificial intelligence models. The tool indicates that the subtitles were scraped without the creators' consent, raising significant concerns about privacy and data ethics. Other YouTubers, including Jacksepticeye and SaltyDan, have also been affected by this data scraping. The revelation has shocked the YouTube community, highlighting the need for stricter regulations on AI data usage.