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Variety Australia
Read original source (EN)https://au.variety.com/2026/tv/news/netflix-bytedance-immediate-litigation-seedance-ai-33226/
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Main text: Netflix on Tuesday, Warner Bros. on Tuesday, ByteDance on Monday
Letters were not obtained directly; corresponding dates are February 17 and 16.
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ByteDance says it will strengthen safeguards, according to reporting
Variety reports that ByteDance said on Monday it would strengthen existing safeguards.
Netflix sends a letter and warns of litigation, according to reporting
Variety reports that Netflix demanded ByteDance stop unauthorised use of its content and warned of litigation.
Warner Bros. joins the letter campaign, according to reporting
Variety reports that Warner Bros. sent ByteDance a cease-and-desist letter the same day.
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