TikTok's parent company launches AI tool that makes movie clips
ByteDance (yes, TikTok's parent company) just launched SeeDance 2.0, a tool that turns text prompts into almost movie-level video clips.
After making its debut in China last month (February 2026), it's now rolling out to select paid users in Africa, South America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
But the global launch hasn't been all smooth sailing: major studios including Disney have threatened legal action over copyright concerns.
ByteDance has integrated SeeDance into CapCut
To address these concerns, ByteDance has built SeeDance 2.0 into its CapCut app with strict safeguards (think blocks on using someone's face or protected content without permission).
It's part of a bigger push for AI tools that actually help creators while staying mindful of copyright rules in today's digital world.