Disney issued a cease-and-desist to ByteDance, accusing Seedance 2.0 of training on pirated Disney IP like Star Wars and Marvel characters. The new AI video tool generates clips featuring Spider-Man and Darth Vader. This marks another legal clash for Disney against AI firms using its content.
Key Points
- 1.Cease-and-desist letter sent to ByteDance
- 2.Seedance 2.0 uses Disney copyrighted characters
- 3.Follows similar actions against Character.AI and Google
Impact Analysis
Escalates Hollywood-AI tensions over training data rights. May deter unauthorized IP use but could slow AI innovation. Highlights selective partnerships like Disney-OpenAI deal.
