From Filmmakers to AI Powerhouse: How Vimeo Plans to Take Back the Internet

November 13, 2025 | 6:00am

In this sit-down with Vimeo CEO Philip Moyer, financial reporter Lydia Moynihan digs into how the once–filmmaker-friendly site is reinventing itself for the AI era. Moyer says Vimeo’s evolved from a niche creative hub into a “secure, trusted AI platform for video,” now serving a billion people worldwide. He throws a few elbows at YouTube, pointing out how creators there give up control — and sometimes even promote their competitors without realizing it. The message? Vimeo’s betting its future on privacy, control, and smarter AI tools to help users actually own their video experience.