Disney says Google AI infringes copyright “on a massive scale”
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Disney sent a cease and desist letter to Google alleging the tech giant infringes its copyrights "on a massive scale" by training AI models on Disney content and allowing users to generate Disney characters through its AI tools. The company demands Google stop using Disney properties and block outputs featuring characters from The Lion King, Star Wars, and other franchises. This comes as Disney strikes a $1 billion licensing deal with OpenAI, suggesting the AI landscape may fragment into content silos where different platforms control specific characters.
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