Roughly one month following the debut of Seedance 2.0 in China, which prompted legal notices from Disney and Paramount Skydance regarding the incorporation of protected content, ByteDance appears to have delayed the tool's availability outside the country. The Information reported this development, citing insights from two unidentified individuals familiar with the situation, stating that the company has put on hold the worldwide distribution of Seedance 2.0. Engadget has contacted ByteDance seeking a response and plans to revise the article upon receiving any further details.
Hollywood film companies reacted swiftly with criticism to Seedance 2.0's introduction, prompted by examples of content created by users such as a popular simulated video depicting Brad Pitt in combat with Tom Cruise, which raised questions about the inclusion of protected materials in the AI's development process. During February, ByteDance informed the BBC that the firm is implementing measures to enhance existing protections while aiming to block improper applications of intellectual property and personal images by those using the system. The specific timeline for ByteDance's intended broader deployment remains unknown.
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