好莱坞巨头起诉三个月后，MiniMax回应版权侵权指控

Core Viewpoint - MiniMax (Xiyu Technology) has publicly responded to copyright infringement allegations from Disney, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros regarding its AI image and video generation application "Hailuo AI" in its IPO prospectus [1][4]. Group 1: Legal Allegations - The three Hollywood studios filed a lawsuit against MiniMax, claiming that "Hailuo AI" infringes on their copyrights by generating images and videos that include copyrighted characters [1][3]. - The lawsuit includes two main legal claims: direct infringement for copying and distributing copyrighted content, and indirect infringement if MiniMax argues that users are the direct infringers [3][4]. - As of now, MiniMax has not submitted a formal defense in the lawsuit [3]. Group 2: MiniMax's Defense - MiniMax denies the direct infringement claims, stating that the content generated by "Hailuo AI" is determined by user input, not by the company itself [4][5]. - The company plans to use a "fair use" defense, arguing that the copyrighted content used for training the model is transformative and not a direct copy of the original works [5]. - MiniMax also refutes the indirect infringement claims, asserting that it provides a general creative tool and does not knowingly assist users in infringing copyright [5]. Group 3: Financial Implications - The lawsuit involves 500 registered works, with potential statutory damages of up to $15 million per work, leading to a maximum possible liability of $750 million for MiniMax if the plaintiffs win [6]. - MiniMax believes the likelihood of facing such damages is low, as statutory damages for unintentional infringement are typically capped at $30,000 per work [6]. Group 4: Industry Context - The lawsuit reflects the ongoing conflict between copyright holders and AI companies, with at least 56 AI copyright disputes reported in the U.S. as of November 2025 [6]. - MiniMax acknowledges the risk of generating content that may closely resemble existing copyrighted works, which could significantly impact its business and financial performance [6]. Group 5: Risk Mitigation Measures - To address potential copyright infringement risks, MiniMax has implemented internal controls and compliance measures, including keyword-based filtering to reduce the risk of generating infringing content [7]. Group 6: Industry Collaboration - At a recent forum, MiniMax's executives highlighted the need for innovative solutions to ensure compliance in data acquisition for AI development, suggesting that collaboration between AI companies and copyright holders could lead to mutually beneficial outcomes [8][9]. - The partnership between Disney and OpenAI, involving a $1 billion investment and licensing of characters, is seen as a positive example of collaboration over litigation in the industry [9].