TikTok creator ByteDance vows to curb AI video tool after Disney threat

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Lauren AlmeidaFebruary 16, 2026 at 09:25 AM
TikTok creator ByteDance vows to curb AI video tool after Disney threat

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ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, will curb its AI video generator, Seedance 2.0, after facing legal threats from Disney and criticism from other media companies. Disney accused ByteDance of copyright infringement, alleging the tool uses a "pirated library" of its characters. Hollywood studios and the Motion Picture Association have also accused Seedance of unauthorized use of copyrighted material. The AI tool allows users to create realistic videos of actors and characters from text prompts, raising concerns about intellectual property rights and the future of the entertainment industry. ByteDance stated it respects intellectual property and will strengthen safeguards to prevent unauthorized use.

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