Disney and NBCUniversal have filed a lawsuit against Midjourney, a generative AI startup, for copyright infringement, alleging that the company used their copyrighted characters to generate and distribute images without permission.
The lawsuit marks a significant response to the rise of generative AI technologies in the entertainment industry.
Disney and NBCUniversal seek monetary damages and a court order to prevent further infringement.
The case could set a precedent for copyright law in AI-generated content, highlighting the tension between technological advancement and creators’ rights in the entertainment industry.
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