Midjourney Slams Disney Lawsuit Over AI Training: Claims 'Fair Use'
Midjourney has responded to a copyright lawsuit filed by Disney and Universal, asserting that their AI training practices fall under the umbrella of 'fair use' and are therefore legally protected.
The Core of the Dispute
The studios allege that Midjourney, an AI image platform, is engaging in 'vast, intentional, and ...' (article truncated here) use of their copyrighted works to train its AI models. Midjourney vehemently disagrees.
Midjourney's Defense
Midjourney argues that restricting AI training would stifle innovation and that its use of copyrighted material transforms the original works significantly. They believe the studios are attempting to control the future of AI image generation.
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'Can't Have It Both Ways'
The article suggests Midjourney's response is a pushback against content owners attempting to leverage AI technology while simultaneously restricting its development through copyright claims. The legal battle is likely to be significant in shaping the future of AI and copyright law.
Read the full article on ARTnews.com.
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