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Selling images and inspection photos to AI companies: what to know
By SourceX Editorial · Updated
Short answer
Images and inspection photos can be valuable to AI companies because they train vision models for quality, damage and inspection tasks. They are typically licensed under a written agreement rather than sold outright, and preparation usually involves removing faces, plates and location metadata.
Why it's valuable
Images and inspection photos train vision models for quality, damage and inspection tasks. Large volumes, long histories and specialized domains increase interest.
How to prepare it
Preparation commonly involves removing faces, plates and location metadata. Requirements should be agreed with the buyer before any work begins.
Licensing terms to set
Define permitted uses (training, evaluation), prohibited uses (resale, re-identification), duration, exclusivity, deletion and payment timing.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I license the same data to multiple buyers?
- Often yes, unless you grant exclusivity.
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