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