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Disney and NBCUniversal Sue Midjourney Over Copyright Infringement

6/11/2025

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Disney and NBCUniversal have launched a federal lawsuit against AI start-up Midjourney, accusing it of copyright infringement for using beloved characters to train its image generator. Filed in Los Angeles, the lawsuit demands damages and an injunction, signaling a bold stand by major studios against the rising tide of generative AI.

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Disney and NBCUniversal have launched a federal lawsuit against AI start-up Midjourney, accusing it of copyright infringement for using beloved characters to train its image generator. Filed in Los Angeles, the lawsuit demands damages and an injunction, signaling a bold stand by major studios against the rising tide of generative AI.