Summary:
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Unapproved Training Data: Runway, a generative AI company, trained its Gen-3 Alpha model using thousands of YouTube videos and pirated content without permission. The model, codenamed Jupiter, received acclaim upon its release in June.
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Leaked Document: A leaked document obtained by 404 Media revealed the company’s internal efforts to collect content from popular YouTube channels, including those of media giants like Pixar, Disney, Netflix, and Sony, as well as influencers like Casey Neistat and Marques Brownlee.
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Investment and Impact: Runway raised $141 million from investors such as Google and Nvidia, at a $1.5 billion valuation. The use of unapproved content raises ethical and legal concerns about the training practices of AI models.
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