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Universal Pictures Fights AI Theft with New Legal Warnings

8/6/2025

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Universal Pictures is taking a stand against movie theft for AI training by introducing legal warnings in film credits, beginning with "How to Train Your Dragon." These warnings reference U.S. copyright laws and a 2019 EU regulation that empowers creators to refuse AI usage. As studios grapple with the rise of AI-generated content, they are launching lawsuits against companies like Midjourney.

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Universal Pictures is taking a stand against movie theft for AI training by introducing legal warnings in film credits, beginning with "How to Train Your Dragon." These warnings reference U.S. copyright laws and a 2019 EU regulation that empowers creators to refuse AI usage. As studios grapple with the rise of AI-generated content, they are launching lawsuits against companies like Midjourney.