SMRTR AIMar 16, 2026Dataconomy

ByteDance halts global Seedance 2.0 launch after Hollywood legal threats

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ByteDance postponed the global launch of its AI video generator Seedance 2.0 after Hollywood studios sent cease-and-desist letters over viral clips featuring celebrities like Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt without permission. The company is now implementing stronger intellectual property protections to address legal concerns before proceeding with the international rollout.

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