Google held licensing talks with Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros. Discovery to access their film libraries and characters. The company intends to use this intellectual property to train AI models for large-scale film and television production tools.
Negotiations have stalled with no agreements currently reached. Studios expressed significant legal and business concerns regarding the protection of their intellectual property.
Sensitivities surrounding Hollywood talent and unions also contributed to the halt. These groups remain wary of the impact of artificial intelligence on employment and creative rights.