Uncanny Valley | WIRED Disney Just Threw a Punch in a Major AI Fight
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Jun 26, 2025 Guest Kate Nibbs, a Senior Writer at Wired, delves into the high-stakes lawsuit filed by Disney and Universal against Midjourney for alleged copyright infringement. They discuss how this case could reshape intellectual property laws in the age of AI. The conversation highlights the complexities of copyright as it relates to generative AI, including the rise of low-quality AI-generated content. Nibbs also humorously discusses the legal ambiguities surrounding AI, emphasizing the need for critical fact-checking in today's digital landscape.
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Disney as Legal Powerhouse
- Disney's involvement in the lawsuit brings heavy legal muscle, posing a grave challenge for MidJourney.
- Disney leads widespread Hollywood efforts to crack down on AI copyright violations.
Generating Controversial Disney Videos
- Testing MidJourney's new video AI, reporters generated videos of copyrighted Disney characters doing unexpected actions.
- Bypassing filters by misspelling names enabled creation of true-to-brand character videos despite some guardrails.
Fair Use Argument Challenges
- Experts doubt MidJourney can successfully claim fair use against Disney's detailed copyright infringement case.
- The lawsuit's strong evidence and Disney's involvement make the defense's position very precarious.
