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In Brief Posted:

Warner Bros. is suing AI startup Midjourney for copyright infringement, alleging that the company allows users to generate images and videos of characters like Superman, Batman, and Bugs Bunny without permission.

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“Midjourney has made a calculated and profit-driven decision to offer zero protection for copyright owners even though Midjourney knows about the breathtaking scope of its piracy and copyright infringement,” the complaint reads.

The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, the return of any profits earned from the alleged infringement, and a halt to further violations.

Warner Bros.’ lawsuit follows a similar one filed in June

Midjourney did not respond to TechCrunch’s request for comment.

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