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Disney and Universal sue AI company Midjourney

2025/6/11
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Disney and Universal are suing Midjourney, an AI image generator, for copyright infringement. The lawsuit marks a significant development in the ongoing debate about AI and copyright in the entertainment industry. Experts discuss the complexities of copyright law in the context of AI and the potential implications for various creative industries.
  • Disney and NBC Universal sued AI company Midjourney for copyright infringement.
  • Midjourney's AI image generator allegedly used copyrighted characters.
  • The lawsuit could redefine copyright law in the AI era for industries like gaming, music, and publishing.
  • Experts discuss the complexities of copyright law and AI, including fair use rules and the byproducts of using LLMs.

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Disney and Universal are suing AI photo generation company Midjourney alleging its popular image generator had become a "bottomless pit of plagiarism". Rahul Tandon finds out how likely the lawsuit is to be successful.

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