ByteDance pledges fixes to Seedance 2.0 after Hollywood copyright claims

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 16, 2026 at 08:44 AM

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ByteDance has promised to address copyright concerns surrounding its new AI video generator, Seedance 2.0, after accusations from Hollywood groups. The Motion Picture Association (MPA) and actors union SAG-AFTRA claim the tool, currently available only in China, infringes on copyright by using unauthorized likenesses of actors and copyrighted works. The MPA urged ByteDance to cease the infringing activity, citing disregard for copyright law. ByteDance, owner of TikTok, responded by stating its respect for intellectual property rights and pledging to strengthen safeguards. The controversy arose after examples of Seedance 2.0 videos depicting AI versions of actors like Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt went viral.

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Tom Cruise 30% Brad Pitt 30% Ruairi Robinson 35% Rhett Reese 40% The Associated Press 40% Charles Rivkin 50% TikTok 50% China ×260% Hollywood ×270% Motion Picture Association (MPA) ×275% Seedance 2.0 ×785% ByteDance ×590%

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