ByteDance Backpedals After Seedance 2.0 Turns Hollywood Icons into AI 'Clip Art'

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is facing backlash after the launch of Seedance 2.0, an AI-powered video app that uses deep learning to create AI-generated videos. The app has been accused of turning Hollywood icons into AI 'clip art,' sparking concerns about the misuse of AI technology.

The controversy began when users discovered that Seedance 2.0 was using AI-generated videos of celebrities, including Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, without their consent. The AI-generated videos were created using deep learning algorithms that analyzed the facial expressions and movements of the celebrities in their original videos.

The backlash against Seedance 2.0 has been swift, with many users taking to social media to express their concerns about the misuse of AI technology. The hashtag #Seedance2 has been trending on Twitter, with many users calling for ByteDance to take down the app.

ByteDance has since backpedaled on the launch of Seedance 2.0, stating that the app was intended to be a 'creative tool' for users to generate their own AI-powered videos. However, the company has yet to address the concerns about the misuse of AI technology and the lack of consent from the celebrities featured in the AI-generated videos.

The controversy surrounding Seedance 2.0 highlights the need for greater regulation and oversight of AI technology. As AI becomes increasingly prevalent in our lives, it is essential that we ensure that it is used responsibly and with the consent of all parties involved.

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