Following concerns over copyright issues, developer ByteDance has reportedly halted the global release of its AI video tool, Seedance 2.0. The tool faced backlash shortly after its launch in China, with major studios like Disney and Paramount Skydance issuing cease-and-desist letters regarding its use of copyrighted material.
Reports from The Information indicate that the decision to pause the rollout was made in response to user-generated content that included potentially infringing material, such as a viral video featuring actors Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. ByteDance has previously stated its commitment to enhancing safeguards against unauthorized use of intellectual property.
Details regarding the timeline for a wider release of Seedance 2.0 remain unclear, and Engadget has reached out to ByteDance for further clarification on the situation.