Disney and Universal sue Midjourney, alleging AI-related copyright infringement

Disney and Universal have sued AI art platform Midjourney for allegedly using their copyrighted content to train its models without permission. The lawsuit, filed in California, includes examples of Midjourney-generated images depicting characters like Homer Simpson and Darth Vader. The studios are seeking damages, a jury trial, and an order to stop further infringement. This case highlights the ongoing tension between AI companies and content creators over the use of copyrighted material for AI training.