Hollywood wants Seedance banned and reportedly also wants to keep using it

Summary

Bytedance's AI video tool Seedance is dividing Hollywood. A viral clip featuring AI-generated Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise prompted the Motion Picture Association's first-ever cease-and-desist against an AI company. But behind the scenes, studios are quietly using the tool on a "don't ask, don't tell" basis, says Simpsons animation producer Joel Kuwahara. The article Hollywood wants Seedance banned and reportedly also wants to keep using it appeared first on The Decoder.

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