Seedance 2.0 produces impressive AI video but still 'slop,' Verge review finds

The Verge tested ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 video generation model and found it produces visually impressive results, particularly AI-generated clips of Tom Cruise fighting various opponents. The clips show complex fluid motion that surpasses most competitors. However, the review concludes the output remains "slop" when scrutinized closely, despite triggering cease-and-desist letters from Disney, Paramount, Netflix, and the Motion Picture Association over copyright infringement. ByteDance said it would strengthen safeguards against unauthorized IP use.

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