Disney and Universal Sue AI Company Midjourney for Copyright Infringement
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Summary
Disney and Universal Studios have filed a lawsuit against AI image-generating start-up Midjourney, alleging it of being a “bottomless pit of plagiarism” that produces “endless unauthorised copies” of the studios’ work.
This is the first time that major Hollywood studios have actively participated in a copyright lawsuit concerning AI.
The complaint includes multiple images that the studios claim demonstrate how Midjourney generates images using their intellectual property.
For example, one image is of Yoda from Star Wars holding a light sabre, and another is of The Boss Baby, a character from one of Universal’s franchises.
The lawsuit alleges that Disney and Universal asked Midjourney to adopt preventive measures against the production of infringing materials, but the company did not respond to these requests.
This case could redefine the future of the AI industry.
