Disney and Universal have sued AI company Midjourney for allegedly generating unauthorized images of copyrighted characters like Shrek, Darth Vader, and Buzz Lightyear. Filed in a California court, the lawsuit accuses Midjourney of copyright infringement and using the characters to promote its services without permission. The studios claim Midjourney ignored takedown demands and warn its upcoming video generator may further violate copyrights. This marks Hollywood’s first major legal battle against generative AI, amid a growing wave of copyright lawsuits targeting AI firms.
Source: The Verge
