Hollywood Studios Challenge ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 AI Video Model Over Copyright Concerns

Entertainment industry organizations and major studios are raising concerns about Seedance 2.0, a generative AI video model released by ByteDance that enables users to create short videos from text prompts. The model, currently available through ByteDance’s Jianying app in China and expected to expand to global users via CapCut, has drawn criticism from film studios, unions, and industry groups over alleged copyright infringement risks.

The Motion Picture Association, led by CEO Charles Rivkin, called for ByteDance to halt what it described as unauthorized use of copyrighted content. Organizations including the Human Artistry Campaign and SAG-AFTRAalso expressed concern about the impact of generative video tools on creative industries. Companies such as Disney and Paramount have reportedly issued cease-and-desist letters, citing the reproduction of recognizable characters and film properties through AI-generated video content.