Hollywood Reacts to Viral AI Video of 'Tom Cruise' and 'Brad Pitt' Brawl
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CNBC TV1813-02-2026, 15:55

Hollywood Reacts to Viral AI Video of 'Tom Cruise' and 'Brad Pitt' Brawl

  • An AI-generated video featuring hyper-realistic digital representations of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt fighting on a rooftop has gone viral.
  • The Motion Picture Association (MPA) criticized ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 for facilitating widespread copyright infringement with the video.
  • Irish director Ruairi Robinson created the 15-second clip using a two-line prompt, sparking debate on AI's impact on filmmaking.
  • The MPA demands ByteDance cease infringing activities, citing the service's lack of protections against copyright violations.
  • Screenwriter Rhett Reese expressed concern, stating AI could drastically change filmmaking and impact job stability for artists.

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