STORY: Bytedance will take steps to stop the unauthorized use of intellectual property on its new AI video generator.
The Chinese firm made the announcement Monday (February 16) following legal threats from U.S. studios, including Disney.
Seedance 2.0 was released last week and videos made on it have gone viral in China.
The AI model has been praised for its ability to produce cinematic storylines with only a few prompts.
However, a source told Reuters Disney sent a cease-and-desist letter to ByteDance.
They said the U.S. giant accused the Chinese firm of using Disney characters to train and power Seedance without permission.
While Bytedance said it was working to improve current safeguards over unauthorized use of intellectual property, it didn't describe the measures it was taking.
Variety reported Paramount Skydance also sent a cease-and-desist letter to ByteDance.
It reportedly accused the Chinese company of "blatant infringement" of its intellectual property.
Disney's move comes months after it signed a licensing deal with OpenAI.
It allows the startup to use characters from Star Wars, Pixar and Marvel franchises in its Sora video generator.
