Disney, Universal, DreamWorks Sue Midjourney Over Alleged Copyright Violations

Major film studios including Disney, Universal, and DreamWorks have filed a federal lawsuit against AI company Midjourney, accusing its image generation tool of systematic copyright infringement. The complaint alleges Midjourney produces unauthorized replicas of copyrighted characters like Yoda and Marvel superheroes without compensation to rights holders.

The lawsuit characterizes Midjourney as a "bottomless pit of plagiarism," drawing parallels between AI-generated content and traditional piracy. This case joins a growing wave of legal challenges targeting generative AI technologies and their use of copyrighted material.

Legal experts anticipate the outcome could set important precedents for AI development and intellectual property rights in the digital age. The entertainment industry appears determined to protect its valuable character franchises from unauthorized AI reproduction.