Shutterstocks’ partnership with Lightricks is the first of a new data licensing approach that builds new ways for training AI models
, /PRNewswire/ — Lightricks, a global leader of AI-powered creative technology, today announced it is partnering with Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK) to license and use Shutterstock’s extensive video asset library. This collaboration will empower Lightricks to train its open-source video generation model, LTX Video (LTXV), using high-quality HD and 4K video assets. Lightricks is the first global partner to train on Shutterstock’s industry-first “research license,” a unique option that reduces the entry barrier for open-source model training.
“Our innovative research license empowers partners to train AI models using trusted, licensed data from the start.”
Leveraging the research license model mirrors Lightrick’s vision to expand access to creative tools, while driving high quality generative AI results ensure creators’ have protection for their content from the outset. By first integrating a research licence, startups and AI companies can build and refine AI …