In response to a cease-and-desist letter from Disney, ByteDance plans to enhance protections for its AI video generator, Seedance 2.0, amid allegations of unauthorized use of copyrighted characters. Disney's attorney, David Singer, condemned ByteDance for "hijacking" their IP, referencing characters such as Spider-Man and Darth Vader. The Motion Picture Association has demanded immediate cessation of infringing actions, highlighting concerns over creator rights and job security in the U.S. entertainment industry.
In response to a cease-and-desist letter from Disney, ByteDance plans to enhance protections for its AI video generator, Seedance 2.0, amid allegations of unauthorized use of copyrighted characters. Disney's attorney, David Singer, condemned ByteDance for "hijacking" their IP, referencing characters such as Spider-Man and Darth Vader. The Motion Picture Association has demanded immediate cessation of infringing actions, highlighting concerns over creator rights and job security in the U.S. entertainment industry.