Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Universal Pictures have sued Chinese AI firm MiniMax for allegedly using their copyrighted characters in its Hailuo AI product without permission. The studios claim the tool generates and promotes characters like Darth Vader, Superman, and…
Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against Midjourney, accusing the AI image generator of infringing on its intellectual property by allowing users to create unauthorized images of iconic characters like Batman and Bugs Bunny. The studio joins Disney and…
Streameast, the world’s largest illegal live sports streaming platform, was dismantled following a year-long investigation by Egyptian authorities and ACE. The operation shut down a network of 80 domains that amassed over 1.6 billion visits, offering free access to major…
Disney will pay a $10 million FTC fine for misclassifying hundreds of child-focused videos on YouTube as “Not Made for Kids,” enabling data collection and targeted ads in violation of federal child privacy laws. The settlement requires Disney to implement…
Apple is under formal investigation in Colombia over its App Store rules, joining a global wave of antitrust scrutiny. Colombia’s Office for Competition Protection alleges that Apple used abusive tactics to block market access for alternative app stores and payment…
Disney has sued Dish Network’s Sling TV, alleging its new $5 Day Pass, Weekend Pass, and Week Pass offerings breach distribution agreements by including ESPN and Disney networks without approval. The lawsuit comes as Sling seeks to offset subscriber losses…
Nokia is suing Paramount for allegedly using its patented video compression tech across Paramount+, BET+, and Pluto TV without a license. The dispute involves 13 patents and follows failed licensing negotiations that began in 2022. As Paramount faces ongoing legal…
Apple is facing renewed scrutiny in Spain as the country’s competition authority expands its investigation into alleged anti-competitive App Store practices. The CNMC cites new evidence that Apple enforces developer pricing schedules, which could violate EU law. This comes as…
FuboTV has agreed to a $3.4 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging it illegally shared subscriber viewing data with third parties like Facebook without proper consent. The suit cites violations of the federal VPPA and California privacy…
