Hollywood groups slam ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 over copyright violations

Hollywood groups say the AI video tool uses the likeness of actors and others without permission.

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China’s ByteDance has pledged to address concerns over its new artificial intelligence video generator, after Hollywood groups claimed Seedance 2.0 “blatantly” violates copyright and uses the likenesses of actors and others without permission.

The company, which owns TikTok, told The Associated Press news agency on Sunday that it respects intellectual property rights and pledged action to strengthen safeguards.

Hollywood groups slam ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 over copyright violations

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