Motion Picture Association Accuses ByteDance's AI Service of Massive Copyright Infringement on Launch Day

Feb 12, 2026
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Summary

The Motion Picture Association accuses ByteDance of massive copyright infringement through its newly launched AI service Seedance 2.0, alleging unauthorized use of U.S. copyrighted works on a massive scale within just one day of the service's debut and demanding immediate cessation of all infringing activities.

Key Points

  • The Motion Picture Association accuses ByteDance's AI service Seedance 2.0 of engaging in unauthorized use of U.S. copyrighted works on a massive scale within a single day of launch
  • MPA Chairman Charles Rivkin states that ByteDance operates the service without meaningful safeguards against infringement, violating established copyright law that protects creators and supports millions of American jobs
  • The Motion Picture Association demands ByteDance immediately cease all infringing activity related to Seedance 2.0

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