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Disney, Universal and Warner Bros. Discovery sued Chinese AI firm MiniMax in Los Angeles federal court for copyright infringement Tuesday.

The company’s Hailuo AI service generates characters like Darth Vader and Wonder Woman without permission, studios allege.

Hollywood studios seek up to $150,000 per infringed work as copyright battles with AI companies spread across the industry.

Walt Disney Co., Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday sued a Chinese artificial intelligence firm called MiniMax for copyright infringement, alleging its AI service generates iconic characters including Darth Vader, the Minions and Wonder Woman without the studios’ permission.

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