Universal Pictures Adds Legal Warnings Against AI Training in Film Credits

Universal Pictures has introduced legal warnings in film end credits explicitly prohibiting the use of its content for AI training. Recent releases such as "How to Train Your Dragon" and "Jurassic World Rebirth" now feature disclaimers stating the material "may not be used to train AI." This MOVE aligns with Hollywood's broader strategy to safeguard copyrighted intellectual property from unauthorized exploitation by artificial intelligence systems.

The development coincides with Midjourney's legal rebuttal to a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Disney and Universal in June. The AI firm contends its practices fall under "fair use," challenging allegations that it enabled users to replicate protected characters from franchises like Star Wars and Marvel. The case underscores escalating tensions between creative industries and generative AI platforms over data sourcing and intellectual property rights.