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Licensing guide

How to license Google Drive data to AI companies

Quick answer

Google Drive holds documents, shared drives, folders and version history. AI companies pay for this kind of real work history because it shows how problems are actually solved. Through SourceX, you export a copy, personal details are removed and checked, you approve the final package, and only then is it licensed under terms you sign.

Why AI companies want Google Drive records#

  • These records show how real work gets done, which is what AI companies cannot create synthetically
  • Buyers use them to train and evaluate AI systems on real-world tasks
  • Several years of consistent history carry the most value

How licensing works#

  • Take the fit check to see whether your Google Drive history matches current buyer demand
  • Export a copy of your records — our step-by-step Google Drive export guide walks through it
  • SourceX prepares the package: personal details removed, samples reviewed by a human
  • You review and approve the final package before anything is shared
  • Terms are agreed in writing — approved uses, exclusivity and payment — before delivery
  • Large datasets stay in your own storage or ship on encrypted drives; SourceX never needs access to your live systems

Start with the export

The first practical step is a complete export of your Google Drive history. Our guide follows Google Drive's own documentation.

Read the Google Drive export guide

Sources

Public sources, checked 2026-10-09. SourceX is not affiliated with the organizations named.

  1. Google: Download a file or folder from Drive support.google.com
  2. Google Workspace: Export your organization's data support.google.com
  3. Google: Download your data with Takeout support.google.com
  4. Google Drive API overview developers.google.com

See if your company qualifies

A short company assessment. No data uploads are needed.

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