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Luma's Dream Machine generates video with Disney character

Luma's AI video tool Dream Machine generated a trailer that included a recognizable character from Disney's Monsters, Inc. The company's CEO said a user uploaded an image containing the character, which the system then animated. The incident raises concerns about lack of transparency in training data and potential copyright infringement. Disney has not publicly commented.

Date it happened
2024-06-11
Organisation involved
Luma
Product, system or model
Dream Machine
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