Google Seeks to Dismiss Lyria 3 Lawsuit by Invoking YouTube's Terms of Service as AI Training License

Google filed a motion to dismiss a copyright lawsuit from independent musicians by arguing YouTube's terms of service already licensed uploaded tracks for AI model training. The dismissal motion, filed 10 June 2026, hinges on whether platform contractual language written for content management can retroactively extend to cover generative AI uses. If successful, the precedent could let all major platforms use user-uploaded content for AI without separate artist consent.