BTCC / BTCC Square / Global Cryptocurrency /
Disney Sends Cease-and-Desist to ByteDance Over AI Tool’s Alleged Copyright Violations

Disney Sends Cease-and-Desist to ByteDance Over AI Tool’s Alleged Copyright Violations

Published:
2026-02-14 13:13:01
23
1
BTCCSquare news:

Disney has issued a cease-and-desist order to ByteDance, alleging its new AI tool, Seedance 2.0, unlawfully uses copyrighted Disney characters. The entertainment giant claims ByteDance is reproducing and distributing derivative works featuring assets from franchises like Star Wars and Marvel without authorization.

Legal counsel for Disney described the infringement as "willful, pervasive, and totally unacceptable," suggesting the violations may escalate as the tool gains traction. Seedance 2.0 has also reportedly generated content using intellectual property from "The Lord of the Rings" and likenesses of prominent actors.

The dispute highlights growing tensions between content creators and AI developers over copyright boundaries in generative technology. Disney's aggressive stance signals its intent to protect its valuable IP portfolio as AI capabilities advance.

|Square

Get the BTCC app to start your crypto journey

Get started today Scan to join our 100M+ users

All articles reposted on this platform are sourced from public networks and are intended solely for the purpose of disseminating industry information. They do not represent any official stance of BTCC. All intellectual property rights belong to their original authors. If you believe any content infringes upon your rights or is suspected of copyright violation, please contact us at [email protected]. We will address the matter promptly and in accordance with applicable laws.BTCC makes no explicit or implied warranties regarding the accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of the republished information and assumes no direct or indirect liability for any consequences arising from reliance on such content. All materials are provided for industry research reference only and shall not be construed as investment, legal, or business advice. BTCC bears no legal responsibility for any actions taken based on the content provided herein.