ByteDance, the Chinese technology giant, has agreed to curb its AI video-making tool, Seedance, following a legal threat from Disney and complaints from other entertainment companies, according to BBC Technology. The move comes amid growing concerns over copyright infringement related to the app's ability to generate realistic videos.
The decision to limit Seedance's capabilities followed a cease-and-desist letter from Disney, which accused ByteDance of copyright violations, as reported by BBC Technology. The app, which has gained popularity for its realistic video generation, has drawn criticism from Hollywood studios. Videos created using Seedance have proliferated online in recent days, sparking both praise for their realism and alarm from entertainment companies.
In other news, the US military launched strikes on three alleged drug-smuggling boats, resulting in the deaths of 11 people, according to The Guardian. This action, part of a months-long campaign against alleged traffickers, occurred in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean. The strikes, which took place on Monday, brought the total number of fatalities caused by US strikes to 145 since September, when Donald Trump called on American armed forces to attack people deemed narco-terrorists, The Guardian reported.
Meanwhile, in Peru, interim president José Jerí was ousted in an "express impeachment" after just four months in office, as detailed by The Guardian. Lawmakers voted 75 to 24 to remove Jerí, who was embroiled in a scandal concerning secretive meetings with Chinese businessmen. The scandal, dubbed "Chifagate," stemmed from security-camera footage, according to The Guardian.
In the United States, an immigration judge rejected a Trump administration attempt to deport Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia University student, as reported by Al Jazeera. Mahdawi was arrested last year for protesting against Israel's actions in Gaza. The decision, made on February 13, became public through court filings on Tuesday, according to Al Jazeera.
Finally, young jobseekers in the UK are facing significant challenges in finding work, according to BBC Business. The unemployment rate for those aged 16 to 24 is 16.1%, significantly higher than the national average of 5.1%. Businesses, particularly in sectors like retail and hospitality, are cutting staff or not hiring due to higher costs, impacting young workers, BBC Business reported. "The search is soul-destroying," said Emer Moreau, a business reporter at BBC Business.
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