Disney, Universal Sue AI Image Generator Midjourney Over Copyright Infringement

Jun 11, 2025
The Independent
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Summary

In a groundbreaking legal battle, entertainment giants Disney and Universal take on AI image generator Midjourney, filing a copyright infringement lawsuit alleging unauthorized use of their iconic character libraries to generate AI-generated images, escalating tensions over intellectual property rights in the AI era.

Key Points

  • Disney and Universal file copyright lawsuit against AI image generator Midjourney
  • Studios claim Midjourney pirated their character libraries to generate unauthorized copies
  • Midjourney allegedly ignored requests to stop infringing on copyrighted works

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