The new AI model made by the Chinese company that owns TikTok has shaken Hollywood; not only because of its capabilities, but because of the consequences it could have for the arts and entertainment industry.

SiDENS Two, whose 2.5 version is being offered these days by ByteDance, the Chinese technology giant, can produce videos with the level and quality of cinematic works using only a few text prompts; videos that even include sound effects and dialogue.

Many clips that are said to have been made using SiDENS have gone viral on social media, showing popular characters such as Spider-Man and Deadpool.

Big studios such as Disney and Paramount quickly accused ByteDance of copyright infringement, but concerns about this technology go beyond legal issues.

What is SiDENS, and why did it cause controversy?

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