Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic

Clips of Deadpool and other film characters have sparked alarm within Hollywood over copyright infringement.

* Chinese tech giant ByteDance has developed an AI model called Seedance 2.0 that can generate cinema-quality video, including sound effects and dialogue, from just a few written prompts.
* The technology has sparked controversy in Hollywood, with major studios accusing ByteDance of copyright infringement for using popular characters like Spider-Man and Deadpool without permission.
* Industry experts are concerned about the potential impact of AI-generated content on the creative industries, and some have expressed concerns that companies like ByteDance are prioritizing technology over people.
* Seedance 2.0 has been praised by some industry experts for its ability to create complex action sequences that look more realistic than those generated by competitors.
* The use of AI in generating copyrighted material is a growing challenge, with major Hollywood groups and government agencies investigating companies like ByteDance for alleged copyright violations.
* Experts are calling for developers to build systems that manage licensing and payments, and provide clear mechanisms for people to contest misuse of their work.
* Some experts believe that the development of AI-generated content could have both positive and negative consequences for small film producers, who may be able to create more ambitious films on lower budgets but also face increased competition from AI-generated content.
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