Hollywood Organizations Push Back Against Seedance 2.0 AI Video Generator

Hollywood organizations are pushing back against a new AI video model called Seedance 2.0, which they say has quickly become a tool for “blatant” copyright infringement. ^[2]

The AI video generator, which was released last week, has been making waves in the tech industry for its ability to create realistic videos of celebrities and other public figures. However, some in the entertainment industry are concerned that the technology could be used to create fake videos that are indistinguishable from real ones.

According to a report by TechCrunch, the Hollywood organizations are calling on the developers of Seedance 2.0 to take steps to prevent the technology from being used for copyright infringement. They are also urging the public to be cautious when using the technology and to be aware of the potential risks.

The controversy surrounding Seedance 2.0 is just the latest example of the challenges facing the entertainment industry as it navigates the rapidly changing landscape of AI and other emerging technologies. As the industry continues to grapple with these issues, it will be interesting to see how the use of AI video generators like Seedance 2.0 evolves in the coming months.

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[2] Hollywood isn’t happy about the new Seedance 2.0 video generator