Disney and Universal Sue Midjourney for AI Copyright Infringement
Disney and Universal have filed a lawsuit against AI art generator Midjourney, alleging copyright infringement. The entertainment giants claim Midjourney trained its AI models on their copyrighted content without permission.
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, alleges Midjourney ignored previous requests to stop violating their intellectual property rights. The filing cites examples of Midjourney-generated images featuring copyrighted characters like Homer Simpson and Darth Vader.
Disney and Universal seek monetary damages, a jury trial, and an injunction to prevent further copyright infringement by Midjourney.
Studios Seek Damages and Injunction
The studios' legal action highlights growing concerns about the use of copyrighted material in training generative AI models. While some studios experiment with AI, this lawsuit signals a pushback against unauthorized use of intellectual property.
Midjourney has not yet publicly commented on the lawsuit. This case will likely have significant implications for the burgeoning field of AI art generation and copyright law.
The Wall Street Journal previously reported that Disney and Universal had requested Midjourney cease violating their intellectual property.
