Summary
Disney and Universal are suing an AI company called Midjourney. They claim Midjourney's tool copies their characters, like Darth Vader and Elsa, without permission. This legal action highlights the entertainment industry's concerns about AI technology and copyright issues.
Key Facts
- Disney and Universal are taking legal action against Midjourney, an AI company, for image copyright issues.
- The lawsuit was filed in a federal district court in Los Angeles.
- The studios argue that Midjourney's tool creates unauthorized copies of their characters.
- Examples given in the lawsuit include characters like Star Wars' Yoda and Marvel's Spiderman.
- Midjourney reportedly made $300 million last year.
- Disney's legal officer emphasized the need for responsible AI use and protection against piracy.
- Midjourney is a small company with less than a dozen full-time staffers, based in San Francisco.
- Hollywood is interested in AI but has mixed feelings about its impact on the industry.
