ByteDance pauses global launch of Seedance 2.0 after Hollywood copyright disputes

ByteDance has delayed the global launch of Seedance 2.0 amid copyright disputes.

Disney reportedly sent a cease-and-desist letter over alleged use of studio-owned characters and content.

ByteDance had already said it would work to prevent the model from infringing intellectual property.

The pause highlights how Hollywood studios are increasingly shaping the rollout of generative video tools.