Ask HN: Can I publish AI-Generated of YouTube videos without IP Issues?
I used GenAI to create an audio summary of several YouTube videos, incorporating transcripts and key points from the content. The final output is an audio overview that sounds like a human summarizing the videos.
Before uploading this to the internet, I’m wondering about potential intellectual property (IP) concerns. Specifically:
- Does summarizing YouTube videos (without using direct quotes) count as fair use? - If the AI-generated summary is transformative, does it reduce legal risk? - Would citing the original video creators help, or do I need explicit permission? - Are there any known cases where platforms like Spotify or YouTube took action against AI-generated summaries?
I’d love to hear from anyone with experience in copyright law, content creation, or platform policies. If it matters, ask your lawyer. If it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. Good luck.