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Hollywood just struck a historic deal with ByteDance, the TikTok parent company, after months of tension over AI tools accused of stealing copyrighted content. Studios had threatened legal action over Seedance and Seedream, but now ByteDance has rolled out updated versions with stronger safeguards — and the Motion Picture Association is on board. This marks the first time the MPA has partnered with an AI firm, signaling Hollywood’s pivot toward responsible innovation while fiercely defending creators’ rights. Indie filmmakers love the cost-saving tools, but studios demand accountability — and this new agreement could set the tone for how AI and creativity coexist in the digital age.

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