"Google is infringing Disney's copyrights on a massive scale, by copying a large corpus of Disney's copyrighted works without authorization to train and develop generative artificial intelligence ('AI') models and services, and by using AI models and services to commercially exploit and distribute copies of its protected works to consumers in violation of Disney's copyrights," reads the letter, which Variety reviewed."
"Copyright enforcement has become more challenging in the face of AI-created imagery, and companies are increasingly taking an 'if you can't beat them, join them' approach. Today Disney announced a deal with OpenAI to license its characters for use in Sora, OpenAI's video generator. The deal will see Disney invest $1 billion in OpenAI (a paltry sum by some standards), with the option to purchase additional equity at a later date."
Disney accuses Google of copying a large corpus of Disney's copyrighted works without authorization to train and develop generative AI models and of using those AI models to produce and distribute infringing images and videos. Examples cited include AI-generated reproductions of Deadpool, Moana, Star Wars and other properties. Disney demands that Google implement guardrails across its AI products to prevent further infringement. Disney previously raised similar concerns with Character.AI and is suing Midjourney. Disney also reached a licensing deal with OpenAI to permit character use in Sora and will invest $1 billion in OpenAI, with an option to purchase more equity.
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