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ByteDance has suspended plans for mid-March global availability while its legal team works to identify and resolve potential legal issues.

The controversy involves claims that Seedance used copyrighted content.

The deal allows Disney to purchase more OpenAI shares, linking fees to Sora’s performance.

The claim was made in a cease-and-desist letter sent by Disney on December 10, as reported by Variety and Deadline.

Disney will also use OpenAI’s APIs to build new tools and experiences for Disney+ and plans to deploy ChatGPT for its employees.

JioHotstar’s users in southern India spend 70% more time on the service than those in other regions.

Disney+ recently gained 1.5 million new subscribers in Q4 2025, totaling 59.3 million in North America.

Founded in 2021, MiniMax is valued at approximately US$3 billion and may pursue an IPO.

The lawsuit is the first from major Hollywood studios addressing AI and copyright issues.

A spokesperson confirmed this on June 2, 2025, saying the goal is to manage operations more efficiently.