Warner Bros. Discovery has initiated legal proceedings against the AI-powered image generation platform Midjourney, alleging that it has unlawfully utilized copyrighted materials to produce images and videos featuring well - known copyrighted characters, such as Ultraman and Batman. The legal complaint meticulously outlines numerous instances of copyright infringement. Warner Bros. contends that Midjourney's conduct is indicative of deliberate and willful misconduct.

It's worth noting that prior to this, both Disney and Universal Pictures have also launched lawsuits against Midjourney on account of comparable copyright - related concerns. Warner Bros. is petitioning the court to mandate Midjourney to provide compensation for the losses incurred, issue an injunction to halt its ongoing infringement activities, and enforce stricter copyright protection protocols. As of now, Midjourney has remained silent and has not issued any response to requests for comments.