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AI Training Data License (User Content and Inputs)

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What it is

When you upload images, videos, voice samples, or other content to Pika, the company can use that material, including your likeness and voice, to operate and improve its AI systems, and potentially to create an AI version of you that can interact with other users.

This analysis describes what Pika's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Your voice recordings and likeness data are biometric-adjacent personal information; their use for AI training and autonomous AI Self creation raises significant privacy concerns and may trigger specific legal protections depending on your state of residence.

Interpretive note: The precise scope of Pika's AI training use of Inputs is disclosed at a high level but the specific training data retention practices and data minimization measures are not detailed in this document, creating uncertainty about full practical scope.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
May 9, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Uploading voice samples or images of yourself to Pika grants the company rights to use that biometric-adjacent data to power AI features and train its models, which may have implications under state biometric privacy laws for users in Illinois, Texas, or Washington.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Contact Pika at support@pika.art to request deletion of your uploaded voice samples, images, and likeness data. Specify the types of data you want removed and reference your account email address.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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The Service uses artificial intelligence tools and functionalities to process user-submitted content, including text prompts, directions, images, videos, voice samples, likeness data, documentation, or other material (collectively, the "Input" or "Inputs"). Based on those Inputs, the Service generates corresponding outputs... An "AI Self" may be created using your likeness, voice, and other personal characteristics that can interact with other users of the Service, and, where enabled, on third-party platforms and services (such as social media networks) through integrations or authorized connections.

Excerpt from Pika's Terms of Service

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Pika Terms of Service
Entity
Pika
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007562
Document ID
CA-D-00475
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
85988ce37602b61135be1b2666f50632aed062034751fcbeb1bff930e3a4721e
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 10:17 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Pika
Document: Pika Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-007562
Captured: 2026-04-30 10:17:26 UTC
SHA-256: 85988ce37602b611…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/pika/pika-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-007562/ai-training-data-license-user-content-and-inputs/
Accessed: Sept. 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pika's AI Training Data License (User Content and Inputs) clause do?

Your voice recordings and likeness data are biometric-adjacent personal information; their use for AI training and autonomous AI Self creation raises significant privacy concerns and may trigger specific legal protections depending on your state of residence.

How does this clause affect you?

Uploading voice samples or images of yourself to Pika grants the company rights to use that biometric-adjacent data to power AI features and train its models, which may have implications under state biometric privacy laws for users in Illinois, Texas, or Washington.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

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