Universal Pictures has taken a firm stance against the unauthorized use of its films for training artificial intelligence systems. The studio has begun including legal warnings in the end credits of its movies, stating that their content "may not be used to train AI." This move comes amid broader concerns from arts and media groups, particularly in Australia, where there is a call for government intervention to protect creators from what they describe as data-mining theft by big tech companies. The debate in Australia reflects a tension between protecting copyright and fostering productivity gains, with the Labor party advocating for stronger copyright protections while the Coalition warns against hindering innovation. Additionally, News Corp CEO Robert Thomson criticized AI firms for using copyrighted materials without permission, citing examples such as Donald Trump’s book "The Art of the Deal." Meanwhile, AI companies like Midjourney argue that their use of copyrighted content falls under "fair use," with Midjourney specifically challenging Disney’s efforts to prevent AI training on its intellectual property. Universal Pictures’ actions underscore the growing conflict between content creators and AI developers over intellectual property rights in the evolving digital landscape.