Disney and Universal have filed a lawsuit against AI company Midjourney, accusing them of creating numerous unauthorized versions of popular characters like minions and Darth Vader. The complaint claims Midjourney’s AI technology has been used to generate ‘endless’ ripoffs that infringe on the copyrights of the Hollywood giants. The lawsuit highlights the ongoing battle between entertainment companies and tech firms over intellectual property rights in the digital age.
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