S2E12 | Chris Keevill: Why Protecting Your Video Assets Is More Important Than Ever in the AI Era

Unlock the future of AI-driven content monetization with Versos — the groundbreaking infrastructure turning your videos into valuable assets for artificial intelligence training. Whether you're a small creator with one video or a major studio with thousands of hours, discover how you can protect, monetize, and contribute your content to the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem. Chris Keevil from Versos reveals how their platform enables rights holders to harness the booming demand from AI giants like Meta, Google, and OpenAI, transforming files into structured, rights-cleared data sets that fuel the next wave of technological innovation.You'll learn how Versos manages the complex logistics of aggregating, organizing, and verifying video assets for AI training—covering everything from metadata tagging to rights protection. Chris shares insights into how the platform ensures ethical sourcing, fair compensation for content owners, and seamless transactions through a worldwide network of libraries. Whether you're an individual creator, a small production company, or a major studio, see how this technology allows you to monetize your assets and stay protected against misuse, all while contributing to a global data marketplace.We break down:

• The emerging market of AI training data infrastructure and why it's crucial for content creators.
• How rights management and metadata tagging ensure fair compensation and legal compliance.
• The role of brokers and data marketplaces in connecting rights owners with AI model builders worldwide.
• Practical steps for content owners to protect even a single video with industry-standard manifests.
• Opportunities for micro-content creators to monetize small archives and niche content genres like micro dramas and vertical videos.

Why it matters? As AI models become increasingly data-hungry, the power to control, monetize, and protect your content has never been more critical. Failing to adapt could mean missing out on new revenue streams or losing control over your assets in a disruptive industry. This episode empowers creators of all sizes with the knowledge to participate in a lucrative, ethically sourced AI content ecosystem, transforming perceived risks into opportunities for financial growth and ownership.Perfect for content creators, small studios, rights owners, and anyone curious about how AI is reshaping media investment and protection. Whether you're looking to safeguard your work or capitalize on its value, this conversation with Chris Keevill will prepare you for the future of media and AI collaboration.Guest credibility:
Chris Keevill is the CEO of Versos, an innovative AI infrastructure company supporting the development of high-quality, rights-managed video datasets. His expertise lies in building scalable data ecosystems that enable fair monetization and ethical sourcing for AI training content across the globe.