YouTube and other content creators (via Troveo, Calliope Networks) to OpenAI, Google: Unpublished, unused creator video footage for training video models; deals typically worth thousands of dollars; Troveo says it had paid creators over $5 million.
Deals often worth thousands of dollars
Dated 11 Jan 2025Source checked 11 Jan 2025Quote found on its page again 17 Oct 2026Basis: reported
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“According to Bloomberg, companies are paying between $1 and $4 per minute, with premium rates for high-quality 4K footage, drone video, and 3D animation. Regular, unused content from platforms like YouTube or TikTok fetches $1-2 per minute.”
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