In the complaint, attorneys for Disney and Universal wrote that “Midjourney is the quintessential copyright free-rider and a bottomless pit of plagiarism.” They accused the company of “helping itself to Plaintiffs’ copyrighted works” and then distributing images that blatantly incorporate famous characters, including Darth Vader and Bart Simpson.

Entertainment giants Disney and Universal have come out swinging against AI company Midjourney for infringing on dozens of beloved characters

Disney-Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement, here's what the landmark suit means for Hollywood, AI, and creative ownership.