I just saw the new sequel to Bad Guys and found something intriguing in the credits. There was a legal notice indicating they would pursue legal action if anyone uses their film to train AI programs. Has anyone else noticed this? I’m interested in understanding its implications for the animation industry and whether other studios are taking similar steps. It feels like film studios are increasingly concerned about AI lately. Do you think this kind of warning will truly prevent people from using their material for machine learning? I wonder if this will be a common approach in future animated films.
This shows how studios are shifting their approach to protecting IP in the digital era. DreamWorks is basically trying to set legal precedent before AI training explodes even more. But honestly, the effectiveness is pretty questionable - most AI training happens without permission anyway, and it’s still really hard to detect when your content gets used for training. What’s really interesting here is that animation studios have huge investments in their proprietary techniques and visual styles that could easily be copied through AI training. The notice is more about deterring people and positioning legally than actually enforcing anything. I’d bet this becomes standard across all major studios in the next year or two.