【AI + Intellectual Property】ByteDance's AI Video Model Sora 2.0 Reportedly Delays Global Release! Caught Up in Hollywood Copyright Dispute - Disney and Paramount Send Warning Letters

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According to U.S. media outlet The Information, ByteDance’s new AI video generation model Seedance 2.0 has temporarily halted its global release plans due to copyright disputes with major Hollywood studios and streaming platforms, particularly concerning allegations of infringement on well-known actors’ likeness rights and film intellectual property (IP).

Seedance 2.0 Test Footage Sparks Controversy: Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt “Rooftop Duel”

After launching Seedance 2.0, the highly realistic AI-generated videos quickly went viral on social media. However, some test clips faced criticism for overusing famous movie characters and styles. The most controversial scenes include:

  • A virtual rooftop fight between Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt.
  • Extensive AI-generated content simulating original movie scenes.

These highly realistic clips have raised industry-wide concerns about AI copyright infringement, deepfake technology, and portrait rights.

Hollywood Giants Strike Back: Disney and Paramount Send Legal Notices

In response to the controversy surrounding Seedance 2.0, major Hollywood studios Walt Disney and Paramount have officially taken legal action by sending cease-and-desist letters to ByteDance, demanding that infringement cease immediately.

ByteDance Responds: Strengthening AI Security and Intellectual Property Protections

In light of these demands, ByteDance has decided to suspend its global rollout schedule. The company has stated that it will implement stricter security measures to prevent the use of unauthorized IP and likeness rights.

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