ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, is updating safeguards on its new AI video generator, Seedance 2.0, following complaints from major Hollywood studios about potential copyright violations. The tool recently gained attention for creating hyperrealistic videos featuring famous actors and characters, prompting Disney, Paramount, and Hollywood trade groups to express concerns.
In response to accusations of unauthorized use of intellectual property, ByteDance stated, “We are taking steps to strengthen current safeguards to prevent the unauthorized use of intellectual property and likeness by users.” Hollywood heavyweights, including Disney and Paramount, issued cease and desist letters demanding the removal of infringing content and prevention of future violations.
The Motion Picture Association and SAG-AFTRA also criticized ByteDance, with MPA CEO Charles Rivkin denouncing the alleged copyright infringement as a threat to millions of American jobs. SAG-AFTRA highlighted the impact on its members’ ability to earn a living when their likenesses are used without permission.
ByteDance’s commitment to enhancing safeguards aims to address the concerns raised by the entertainment industry and protect intellectual property rights in AI-generated content.
Source: The Verge