Disney Is Fighting Back Against AI - But Not For The Reason You Think
Briefly

The rise of generative AI has sparked major concerns among artists, particularly in Hollywood, which led to strikes by writers and actors seeking protective measures. Despite a tentative agreement, studios face a growing influence of AI in content creation, with writers using tools like ChatGPT. In response to unauthorized AI-generated content, major studios like Disney and Universal have united against AI firms like Midjourney, emphasizing the need to safeguard their intellectual property rights, not necessarily to protect artists outright but to defend corporate interests.
Our world-class IP is built on decades of financial investment, creativity, and innovation - investments only made possible by the incentives embodied in copyright law that give creators the exclusive right to profit from their works.
After years of silence, Disney and Universal are teaming up against Midjourney, one of the largest and most prevalent AI companies.
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