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Previously, the plaintiff had filed a lawsuit against Nvidia, Meta and ByteDance for similar reasons.

The latest proposed class action lawsuit was submitted to the United States District Court for the Central District of California last Friday. The plaintiff specifically pointed out that Snap used a large-scale video language dataset called HD-VILA-100M and other datasets limited to academic research purposes. The plaintiff claims that in order to use the dataset for commercial purposes, Snap circumvented YouTube’s technical restrictions, terms of service, and license provisions prohibiting commercial use.

The lawsuit demands statutory compensation and applies for a permanent injunction to prevent potential infringement in the future.

This case is mainly led by the creators of the h3h3 YouTube channel with a subscription volume of 5.52 million, as well as the smaller golf channels MrShortGame Golf and Golfholics.

This is the latest case among numerous content creators suing AI model suppliers. Previously, there have been copyright disputes from publishers, writers, newspapers, user generated content platforms, artists, and other parties. This is not the first lawsuit initiated by YouTube creators. According to data from the non-profit organization Copyright Alliance, there have been over 70 copyright infringement cases against AI companies.

The progress of such lawsuits varies: in the case of Meta and Writers Group, the judge ruled in favor of tech giants; In the case between Anthropic and the author group, the AI giant chose to settle with the plaintiff and pay compensation. Currently, the majority of cases are still under active trial.

Roger Luo said：This case centers on whether the commercial use of “research-only” datasets for AI training constitutes a substantive violation of both original content copyrights and platform terms of service. It touches on the universal legal challenge in the age of generative AI: defining the boundaries of data ownership and fair use in training materials.

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(Google YouTube Shorts’ daily average views exceed 50 billion, closely following TikTok)

SAN BRUNO, Calif., [Insert Date] – YouTube Shorts now averages over 50 billion daily views globally. This significant milestone confirms the feature’s massive popularity. YouTube announced this view count today. The platform sees Shorts as a core part of its future.

The 50 billion daily view figure represents substantial growth. Shorts launched globally only two years ago. Its user base expanded rapidly. Engagement metrics also show strong momentum. This growth positions YouTube Shorts directly against TikTok. TikTok remains the current leader in short-form video. The gap between the two platforms is narrowing significantly.

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan commented on the achievement. “Surpassing 50 billion daily views shows creators and viewers embrace Shorts,” Mohan stated. “We built Shorts to meet people’s desire for quick, creative videos. This milestone proves that strategy works.” Mohan emphasized YouTube’s ongoing investment in Shorts tools and monetization for creators.

Competition in the short-video market is intense. TikTok previously reported over 1 billion active users monthly. Its daily view numbers are estimated even higher than YouTube Shorts currently. However, YouTube leverages its massive existing user base and seamless integration within its main app. This integration offers a distinct advantage. Creators often cross-post content between Shorts and longer YouTube videos.

(Google YouTube Shorts’ daily average views exceed 50 billion, closely following TikTok)

YouTube continues adding features to Shorts. Recent updates include enhanced editing tools and new shopping capabilities. The platform also expanded its Shorts revenue-sharing program globally. Making money directly from Shorts is a key incentive for creators. This helps YouTube attract and retain talent. The focus remains on building a sustainable ecosystem around short-form content. Daily user engagement continues rising quarter after quarter.