HOLLYWOOD'S AI CRACKDOWN OPENS DOOR FOR COPYRIGHT DETECTION STARTUPS

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Disney and Paramount sent cease-and-desist letters to ByteDance over its Seedance 2.0 video model, alleging unauthorized use of copyrighted characters and intellectual property. SAG-AFTRA and the Motion Picture Association joined the pushback, citing potential violations of performers' consent, compensation, and copyright protections. Startup LightBar offers technology to detect suspected copyright misuse in AI training data, positioning itself to provide evidence for studios pursuing litigation or licensing negotiations.