Warner Bros. sues Midjourney to stop AI knockoffs of Batman, Scooby-Doo
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Warner Bros. has sued AI company Midjourney for generating unauthorized images of iconic characters like Batman and Superman. The lawsuit targets Midjourney's system, which "embodies" copyrighted works without storing direct copies. Warner Bros. seeks maximum statutory damages of $150,000 per infringement, potentially exceeding Midjourney's $300 million 2024 revenue. The studio claims Midjourney deliberately removed copyright protections and promotes infringing outputs while possibly preparing to compete with entertainment companies.
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