Disney and Universal have filed a lawsuit against A.I. image generator Midjourney for copyright infringement, marking the first time major Hollywood companies have taken legal action over A.I.-generated images. The lawsuit alleges that Midjourney used copyrighted works to train its software, allowing users to create images featuring famous characters from Disney and Universal. The lawsuit serves as a warning to A.I. companies that piracy will not be tolerated, emphasizing the importance of protecting artists' work and content investments. The legal battle highlights the growing concern among creative workers in Hollywood about the unauthorized use of copyrighted material by A.I. companies.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/business/media/disney-universal-midjourney-ai.html