Tag: Paramount

Hollywood studios and unions are condemning ByteDance’s new AI video model, Seedance 2.0, labeling it a tool for widespread copyright infringement. The Motion Picture Association, Disney, Paramount, SAG‑AFTRA and other groups have demanded that ByteDance halt the service and have issued cease‑and‑desist letters, citing unauthorized use of copyrighted characters and the likeness of real people. Critics warn the technology, which creates short videos from text prompts, lacks adequate safeguards and threatens creators’ rights and American jobs. Leggi di più

Larry Ellison, the long‑time Oracle CEO, is building a massive media footprint. After decades of focusing on cloud and database services, the octogenarian has backed his children’s studios, merged Skydance with Paramount, and is linked to a potential U.S. TikTok partnership. The move signals a shift from technology to entertainment, while his history of aggressive tactics and political ties adds intrigue to the expanding empire. Leggi di più