Midjourney asks a court to compel Disney, Universal and Warner Bros. to disclose information about how they use artificial intelligence, as it defends itself in a high-stakes copyright dispute. The three studios sued Midjourney last year, alleging that the AI image generator enables large-scale infringement of copyrighted characters. Midjourney responds that its use falls under “fair use” and argues that the studios’ practices and policies are relevant to the case.
According to reporting across outlets, Midjourney’s request centers on obtaining details through the court’s information-gathering process, potentially including materials or data describing the studios’ own AI usage. One outlet notes that a judge previously permitted Midjourney to pursue this kind of request, setting the stage for potential disclosures from the studios. The dispute therefore focuses not only on Midjourney’s outputs and legal arguments, but also on whether and how the studios must reveal their internal approach to AI. The outcome could affect what evidence becomes available to both sides during the litigation.
