Studios to Midjourney: you can't just print Batman.
What happened
A coalition of major studios filed suit against Midjourney, arguing the model generates near-perfect copies of copyrighted characters with trivial prompts.
Why this matters
This is the case that could define whether "the model did it" is a legal defense — with consequences for every image generator on the market.
The verdict won't just price the damages. It will price the training data of the entire industry.
The slightly cynical read
The studios aren't trying to stop AI. They're negotiating their licensing fee in public.
What to watch next
Whether Midjourney settles quietly like others before, or bets the company on fair use.