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ByteDance Halts Global Launch of Seedance 2.0 AI Video Generator Due to Copyright Issues

ByteDance has suspended the global launch of its Seedance 2.0 AI video generator, originally planned for mid-March 2026, following copyright disputes with major Hollywood studios. The immediate trigger for this decision was the receipt of cease-and-desist letters from studios including Disney and Netflix, citing unauthorized use of intellectual property. This suspension may lead to prolonged delays in compliance and give competitors like OpenAI's Sora a strategic advantage in the AI video generation market.