Is Japan's AI Law Powerless Against Foreign Companies?
Japan's new AI law has been ineffective in addressing unauthorized uses of iconic characters like Son Goku and Doraemon by foreign tech firms.
‘Digital public shaming’: Chinese AI tools under fire for pornographic deepfakes
Chinese AI tools, particularly those developed by ByteDance, are criticized for facilitating the spread of non-consensual sexual deepfakes, raising serious concerns regarding women's rights and safety.
ByteDance valuation said to hit record US$550 billion in proposed equity sale
ByteDance's valuation is poised to reach a record US$550 billion through a pending equity sale by General Atlantic.
Chinese application caused panic in Hollywood. Is this the end of traditional films?
The rise of the Chinese AI model Seedance 2.0 has sparked concerns in Hollywood about the future of traditional filmmaking.
AI from China: This Time It's 'Seedance Shock'...Film Industry Says 'We're Finished'
The AI video generation model 'Seedance 2.0' from China's ByteDance is causing a stir in the global content industry, prompting demands from companies like Netflix and Disney to halt video generation using their intellectual properties.
Netflix joins the fight and threatens to sue ByteDance for the use of its content in AI Seedance 2.0
Netflix has issued a formal warning to ByteDance, demanding the immediate cessation of using its intellectual property in the AI video generation tool Seedance 2.0, threatening legal action if not addressed swiftly.
Netflix threatens ByteDance with 'immediate litigation' if it does not cease intellectual property infringement with Seedance 2.0
Netflix has threatened ByteDance with immediate legal action over their AI model Seedance 2.0, which they claim infringes on copyrighted content.
Netflix threatens to sue TikTok's owner over new AI video generator
Netflix has threatened to sue ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, for copyright violations related to its new AI content generator, Seedance 2.0.
ByteDance will limit the new video generator, Disney threatened a lawsuit
ByteDance is set to impose restrictions on its new video generator following legal threats from Disney.
Disney puts a stop to hyper-realistic video generation created with Artificial Intelligence
Disney has taken action against ByteDance's Seedance platform for copyright infringement involving hyper-realistic videos.
ByteDance will protect intellectual property in its generative AI after threats from Disney
ByteDance has announced measures to safeguard its intellectual property in its generative AI video creator Seedance 2.0 following legal threats from Disney.
Copyright: ByteDance Concedes in AI Dispute with Disney
ByteDance has announced it will cease unauthorized use of Disney's intellectual property in its video AI "Seedance 2.0" following copyright accusations from Disney.
TikTok creator ByteDance vows to curb AI video tool after Disney threat
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has pledged to limit its AI video tool Seedance 2.0 following legal threats from Disney over copyright concerns.
Bytedance Restricts Use of Its Video AI - Bows to Disney's Demands
Chinese company Bytedance has announced it will limit its new Seedance 2.0 AI model's capabilities in order to prevent copyright infringement after facing potential legal action from Disney.
ByteDance AI video tool Seedance accused by Disney of copyright ‘smash and grab’
Disney has accused ByteDance's AI video tool Seedance of infringing on its copyright by generating videos featuring its popular characters.
ByteDance Ignites AI Race with Its New Model Doubao 2.0
ByteDance has launched its new AI model, Doubao 2.0, entering what it calls the 'Agent Era' amid fierce global digital competition.
Company that owns TikTok updates most popular chatbot in China with model Doubao 2.0
ByteDance has launched an updated AI model, Doubao 2.0, ahead of the Lunar New Year, aiming to enhance its chatbot capabilities amidst rising competition.
Goku, Ultraman, and Prime Minister Takaichi in Controversial Videos... Chinese AI Seedance Sparks Debate
The AI video generation model 'Seedance 2.0' by China's ByteDance has sparked controversy for its ability to create high-quality videos, including fake ones resembling popular Japanese characters and public figures like Prime Minister Takaichi.
Tom Cruise Emerges in AI Videos, Sparking New Debates about Copyright
Videos generated by AI featuring stars like Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt have ignited discussions on the impact of artificial intelligence on copyright laws in the creative industry.
ByteDance negotiates sale of its video game unit for more than $6 billion: agencies
ByteDance is in advanced talks to sell its mobile game studio Moonton to Saudi’s Savvy Games Group for between $6 billion and $7 billion.
Chinese ByteDance is nearing the sale of its gaming unit to a Saudi company
Chinese company ByteDance is in advanced negotiations to sell its gaming subsidiary, Shanghai Moonton Technology, to the Saudi gaming group Savvy for a deal valued between $6 billion to $7 billion.
AI-generated videos from TikTok's owner draw attention for their cinematic quality and impress even Musk
The new video generation AI model from ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, has impressed figures like Elon Musk and gone viral in China for its cinematic storytelling capabilities.
TikTok's owner launches powerful video AI and raises alarms about realistic deepfakes
Chinese tech company ByteDance has launched a new video generation AI called Seedance 2.0, raising concerns about deepfakes due to its realism and leading to investor interest in related industries.
TikTok is preparing its own artificial intelligence chip
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is developing an artificial intelligence chip and is in talks with Samsung Electronics for its manufacturing to secure advanced processors supply.
China’s ByteDance, Alibaba unveil AI image tools to rival Google’s popular Nano Banana
ByteDance and Alibaba have released new AI image generation tools aimed at competing with Google's Nano Banana, offering improved capabilities at a lower cost.
ByteDance’s new model sparks stock rally as China’s AI video battle escalates
ByteDance's latest AI model, Seedance 2.0, is generating excitement among early users for its lifelike video capabilities, leading to a stock rally among related Chinese media and AI companies.
EU wants TikTok to change addictive design
The EU Commission has announced that TikTok must alter its 'addictive design' to avoid significant fines for violating digital service regulations.
EU finds TikTok ‘addictive’ in digital law probe, 6% fine looms for ByteDance
The European Commission's investigation revealed that TikTok's design is deemed 'addictive' and violates EU digital laws, potentially resulting in a fine of up to 6% of ByteDance's global revenue.
Red packet rumble: will Tencent’s cash giveaway work again in crowded AI market?
Tencent is attempting to replicate the success of WeChat Pay with its AI app Yuanbao through substantial cash giveaways, but analysts doubt this strategy will be effective due to strong competition from rivals like ByteDance and Alibaba.
Alibaba’s Qwen ramps up AI app race with Spring Festival giveaway blitz
Alibaba initiates a $432 million campaign to promote its AI applications through Spring Festival giveaways, intensifying competition with Tencent, Baidu, and ByteDance.