Disney Threatens Legal Action Over ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 IP Use
Disney has accused ByteDance of training its Seedance 2.0 AI video generator on Disney characters without permission, prompting legal threats. ByteDance said it will implement measures to halt unauthorized use of third-party intellectual property after viral video creations in China.
1. Disney Accuses ByteDance of Unauthorized IP Use
Disney has alleged that ByteDance's newly released Seedance 2.0 AI video generator was trained on Disney characters without authorization, citing viral videos in China that featured its intellectual property. The studio claims this unauthorized use infringes on its rights and has issued legal threats to compel compliance.
2. ByteDance Plans Measures to Halt IP Misuse
In response, ByteDance said it will implement measures to prevent further unauthorized use of third-party intellectual property within Seedance 2.0. The company aims to adjust its AI training protocols and remove or restrict content that violates external copyrights.