Google, according to The Verge AI, contacted several of the largest Hollywood studios, hoping to secure licenses to use copyrighted materials for training its AI models.
The possible arrangement would involve large payouts to studios. In theory, it would provide copyright holders with substantial income, while Google would gain a competitive advantage over other AI companies.
However, the source notes that such agreements pose particular risks for studios if they decide to deploy AI widely. The available package does not specify which studios, amounts, or terms of negotiations are involved.
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Why it matters
Likely consequence — intensified negotiations over price and terms of access to protected materials if the reports are confirmed. The next observable signals will be official statements or information about signed licenses. Significant uncertainty remains: the source does not name the studios, amounts, timelines, or the content of possible agreements.