Monday, 16 February, 2026
Disney Issues Cease-and-Desist to ByteDance Over AI-Generated Copyright Infringement
Disney has officially issued a cease-and-desist notice to ByteDance, alleging that its AI video tools are being used to create unauthorized content featuring iconic characters. The entertainment giant claims these AI-generated videos violate intellectual property rights & dilute brand value. This legal move highlights the intensifying global conflict between traditional media powerhouses and tech firms over copyright protections in the rapidly evolving era of generative artificial intelligence.
Read full story at Economic Times