Business Insiderยท2025-06-11 17:10Core Viewpoint - Hollywood is taking legal action against the AI image generator Midjourney, claiming copyright infringement by using their iconic characters in generated images [1][3] Group 1: Legal Action - Disney and NBCUniversal's movie studios have filed a 110-page lawsuit against Midjourney, alleging that its technology produces unauthorized copies of their copyrighted works [1] - The lawsuit describes Midjourney's technology as a "virtual vending machine" that generates endless unauthorized copies, labeling it as a "quintessential copyright free-rider" [1][3] - The lawsuit includes examples of images created by Midjourney alongside original characters to demonstrate the similarity [3] Group 2: Industry Response - While many news media companies have partnered with AI firms to train models, the film and TV industry has been cautious due to concerns about AI replacing intellectual property and talent [2] - The lawsuit could disrupt investment plans in AI startups targeting Hollywood, as these companies aim to reduce time and costs in film production [3]