ByteDance and MPA agree on AI copyright protection

ByteDance has signed an agreement with the Motion Picture Association (MPA) to strengthen copyright protection for its AI video and image generation models. The deal covers ByteDance's Seedance video model and Seedream image model, which are available through apps like TikTok, CapCut, and Dreamina. ByteDance says the new versions of Seedance and Seedream include stronger IP protection. Both sides promise to keep improving copyright safeguards as AI evolves, addressing potential infringement risks. This partnership marks closer cooperation between tech and content industries in AI-era copyright governance.