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Hollywood wants Seedance banned and reportedly also wants to keep using it

Bytedance's AI video tool Seedance is dividing Hollywood. A viral clip featuring AI-generated Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise prompted the Motion Picture Association's first-ever cease-and-desist against an AI company. But behind the scenes, studios are quietly using the tool on a "don't ask, don't tell" basis, says Simpsons animation producer Joel Kuwahara. The article Hollywood wants Seedance banned and reportedly also wants to keep using it appeared first on The Decoder.

Hollywood wants Seedance banned and reportedly also wants to keep using it
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Published July 5, 2026 · Category: AI Briefing

Overview

Bytedance's AI video tool Seedance is dividing Hollywood. A viral clip featuring AI-generated Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise prompted the Motion Picture Association's first-ever cease-and-desist against an AI company. But behind the scenes, studios are quietly using the tool on a "don't ask, don't tell" basis, says Simpsons animation producer Joel Kuwahara.

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The article Hollywood wants Seedance banned and reportedly also wants to keep using it appeared first on The Decoder.

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Originally published at the-decoder.com.

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