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EP 548: Disney vs. Midjourney - Will Hollywood kill AI?

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Jun 17, 2025
A fierce legal battle is unfolding as Disney and Universal take on Midjourney over copyright infringement. The implications of this lawsuit could reshape the AI landscape, raising questions about user liability and the future of image generation. Amidst this turmoil, Midjourney's terms of service are shifting, leaving users to navigate the murky waters of copyright in the digital age. Is Hollywood setting a dangerous precedent for AI? Tune in to discover the potential fallout from this high-stakes showdown!
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INSIGHT

Disney Sues Midjourney for Copyright

  • Disney and Universal sued Midjourney for copyright infringement, calling it a "bottomless pit of plagiarism."
  • This lawsuit could be the first major domino affecting generative AI image generators.
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Midjourney as AI Sacrificial Lamb

  • Midjourney could be the AI sacrificial lamb due to its smaller size compared to tech giants like OpenAI and Google.
  • Hollywood studios prefer targeting smaller companies with fewer resources for legal battles.
ANECDOTE

Evidence of Copying and Ignored Warnings

  • The lawsuit shows near-identical AI-generated images of iconic characters, like Darth Vader and Minions.
  • Midjourney admitted to scraping vast copyrighted data without consent, allegedly ignoring cease and desist demands.
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