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Disney Hits Google with AI Copyright Infringement Cease-and-Desist Letter

2 days ago
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  • Disney accuses Google of using its copyrighted works to train AI models on a 'massive scale'.
  • The alleged infringement involves Google's AI services like Veo, Imagen, and Nano Banana, generating images of Disney characters.
  • Disney claims Google has not addressed its concerns, leading to increased infringement over months.
  • Disney has partnered with OpenAI, investing $1 billion, and has sent similar letters to Meta and Character.AI.
  • The issue spans across Google products, including Gemini and YouTube, affecting over a billion users.