ByteDance Suspends Global Launch of SeeDance 2.0 AI Amid Copyright Disputes

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has suspended the global launch of its AI video generation model SeeDance 2.0 following copyright infringement allegations from major Hollywood studios, including Disney and Paramount. The AI tool, currently available only in China, faced legal notices for allegedly using copyrighted characters and content without permission. ByteDance had planned a mid-March global rollout but is now addressing intellectual property concerns amid ongoing disputes.