Disney and Universal Sue Midjourney for Copyright Infringement

• Disney and Universal accuse Midjourney of creating unauthorized copies of characters.
• Professors and lawyers discuss the legal issues surrounding copyright and the use of AI.
• The lawsuit is part of a broader debate about the impact of artificial intelligence on the entertainment industry.

This has been reported by BBC, The Yomiuri Shimbun.

Lawsuit Against Midjourney

Disney and Universal have filed a lawsuit in California against the AI company Midjourney, accusing it of creating unauthorized copies of famous characters. In the document submitted to the federal court in Los Angeles, the studios emphasize that the Midjourney tool generates numerous images, including characters such as Darth Vader from "Star Wars" and Elsa from "Frozen."

According to Disney representatives, Midjourney is a "bottomless pit of plagiarism." The lawsuit concerns the company's failure to respond to requests from the studios to cease copyright infringements.

Professor Shubha Ghosh believes that many images created by Midjourney are simply copies of copyrighted characters that do not demonstrate creativity or novelty. Meanwhile, attorney Randy McCarthy noted that resolving the dispute will require consideration of various legal issues related to terms of service and fair use rights.

Further Implications for the Industry

Midjourney's director, David Holz, expressed optimism about the company's future but declined to comment on the details of the lawsuit. He noted that his platform resembles a search engine that utilizes a wide range of images from the internet.

This lawsuit is part of a broader debate about the use of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry. While some companies are eager to implement new technologies, others fear the theft of their creative works.

It is worth noting that the lawsuit against Midjourney comes against the backdrop of numerous legal cases related to artificial intelligence technologies that are already being pursued in San Francisco and New York.

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