ByteDance released Seedance 2. 0 less than a week ago, sparking outrage among artists worldwide with a viral AI-generated clip featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt fighting. Unsurprisingly, this AI video-making tool has already reportedly received multiple cease-and-desist letters over copyright infringement issues.

Now, ByteDance seems poised to limit the new media generator's use of prohibited content. In a statement to the BBC, ByteDance said, "We are taking steps to strengthen current safeguards as we work to prevent the unauthorised use of intellectual property and likeness by users. " The company added that it "respects intellectual property rights and we have heard the concerns regarding Seedance 2. 0. " However, when asked for further details on how exactly these measures would be implemented, ByteDance did not provide a response. ByteDance’s vague commitment comes after a cease-and-desist letter from the Walt Disney Company on Friday. Disney alleged that Seedance 2. 0 employs "a pirated library of Disney's copyrighted characters from Star Wars, Marvel, and other Disney franchises, as if Disney's coveted intellectual property were free public domain clip art. " Disney attached example videos featuring copyrighted characters like Spider-Man and Darth Vader. Additionally, Paramount Skydance has reportedly sent a cease-and-desist letter to ByteDance, demanding that Seedance 2. 0 cease using its materials, according to the BBC.