ByteDance pledges to strengthen safeguards in its new AI video generator Seedance 2.0 following a viral Tom Cruise vs. Brad Pitt clip and cease-and-desist letters. Disney accused the tool of using pirated libraries of Star Wars and Marvel characters. Paramount Skydance also issued a similar letter over copyright infringement.
Key Points
- 1.Viral AI clip of Cruise fighting Pitt sparks outrage
- 2.Cease-and-desist from Disney and Paramount Skydance
- 3.ByteDance vows to prevent unauthorized IP and likeness use
Impact Analysis
The updates could restrict user-generated content mimicking celebrities and franchises, balancing innovation with IP rights. This may set precedents for AI media tools amid growing legal scrutiny.
Technical Details
Specific safeguard improvements undisclosed; focuses on blocking prohibited IP and likenesses in video generation.
