Disney and Universal have initiated a significant legal battle against AI image-generating startup Midjourney, asserting that the company has unlawfully copied characters from their extensive portfolio of copyrighted works. In their 110-page complaint, the studios detail how Midjourney has ignored cease and desist requests and continues to allow users to create images of characters like Darth Vader and Elsa. The lawsuit claims this constitutes 'textbook copyright infringement' and threatens the foundational incentives of U.S. copyright law. A jury trial is requested to address these serious copyright breaches.
Disney and Universal have officially accused AI startup Midjourney of copyright infringement, claiming its operations threaten the fundamental principles of U.S. copyright law.
The lawsuit emphasizes that Midjourney has ignored cease and desist orders, allegedly generating images of copyrighted characters such as Darth Vader without permission.
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