IP News Disney, WB, Universal Fire Back Against Chinese AI Firm MiniMax’s Bid to Dismiss Copyright Suit Over Hailuo AI
Disney, Warner Bros., and Universal are urging a California federal judge to deny Chinese AI company MiniMax's motion to dismiss their copyright infringement suit over the Hailuo AI generative video service. The April 10, 2026 motion raises key legal questions on personal jurisdiction, copyright registration specificity, and extraterritorial AI training. A hearing is set for May 29, 2026.