MiniMax loses bid to end Disney copyright lawsuit over AI system
MiniMax has lost its bid to dismiss a copyright lawsuit filed by Disney and other Hollywood studios. A federal judge ruled that the Chinese AI company must face allegations of copyright infringement related to its Hailuo AI service. The case raises important questions about the intersection of AI technology and intellectual property rights in a global context.
- ▪A US federal judge denied MiniMax's attempt to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by Disney.
- ▪The lawsuit alleges that MiniMax's Hailuo AI service generated images and videos featuring iconic characters without permission.
- ▪The ruling allows the case to proceed, with a hearing on remaining issues scheduled for May 29, 2026.
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MiniMax loses bid to end Disney copyright lawsuit over AI system A federal judge ruled the Chinese AI firm must face Hollywood's copyright claims, keeping alive a case that could reshape how generative AI companies handle intellectual property. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 26, 2026 window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "01f21ccf-2092-46b1-9ac7-8c44cc782e0f"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "native"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "c5700508-581b-472c-8fdd-a931cdbfc8e1"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "1e47efc1-ec2d-4fca-a8b9-354e249e5095"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); A US federal judge has denied MiniMax’s attempt to throw out a copyright infringement…
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