On August 17, 2026, ByteDance entered into a collaborative pact with the Motion Picture Association (MPA). The duo is set to ramp up copyright protection efforts for ByteDance's Seedance video - generation model and Seedream image - generation model. These models deliver services via well - known applications like TikTok, CapCut, and Dreamina. The updated iterations of these models now incorporate more robust intellectual property protection systems. Both parties have expressed their commitment to consistently enhance copyright protection strategies in tandem with the evolving landscape of AI technology.