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Disney Invests $1 Billion in OpenAI to License Iconic Characters for Sora

The Walt Disney Company has announced a $1 billion investment in OpenAI, which includes a licensing agreement for its iconic characters to be used on OpenAI's Sora video-making platform. This partnership aims to enhance user engagement by allowing fans to create personalized content featuring beloved characters from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar franchises.

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Disney Invests $1 Billion in OpenAI to License Iconic Characters for Sora

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Disney to Invest $1 Billion in OpenAI and License Characters for Use in ChatGPT, Sora

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The Walt Disney Company has announced a significant $1 billion investment in OpenAI, which includes a licensing agreement for its iconic characters to be used on OpenAI's Sora video-making platform. This three-year deal allows users to generate videos featuring beloved characters from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar franchises.

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Bloomberg Technology10 hours ago

Disney Licenses Characters to OpenAI, Takes $1 Billion Stake

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The Walt Disney Company has entered into a significant partnership with OpenAI, licensing iconic characters such as Mickey Mouse and Cinderella for use on OpenAI's Sora video-making platform, alongside a $1 billion investment in the startup. This collaboration aims to enhance user engagement by allowing fans to create personalized content featuring beloved characters.

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Engadget10 hours ago

Disney's deal with OpenAI is about controlling the future of copyright

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The Walt Disney Company has announced a $1 billion partnership with OpenAI to enhance its Sora video-making app, integrating iconic characters from its franchises like Star Wars and Marvel. This collaboration aims to leverage AI technology to create personalized video content, marking a significant step in Disney's digital strategy.

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The Walt Disney Company has entered into a significant partnership with OpenAI, licensing iconic characters such as Mickey Mouse and Cinderella for use on OpenAI's Sora video-making platform, alongside a $1 billion investment in the startup. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in the integration of AI technology within the entertainment industry.

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The New York Times - Technology12 hours ago

Disney Agrees to Bring Its Characters to OpenAI’s Sora Videos

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Disney has entered a significant agreement to license its characters for use in OpenAI's Sora videos, marking a pivotal moment for Hollywood as it navigates the implications of generative artificial intelligence. This deal positions Disney as the first major studio to collaborate with an AI platform in this manner.

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Bloomberg Technology13 hours ago

Every Media Company Has To Embrace AI: Dergarabedian

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The Walt Disney Company has entered into a significant partnership with OpenAI, licensing iconic characters such as Mickey Mouse and Cinderella for use on OpenAI's Sora video-making platform, alongside a $1 billion investment in the startup. This collaboration signifies a major step in integrating AI technology into entertainment, reflecting the industry's shift towards digital innovation.

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TechRadar15 hours ago

Disney and OpenAI are set to open the vault to Sora — yet an AI Mickey feels like magic lost

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Disney and OpenAI are collaborating to enhance the Sora video-making app, integrating iconic characters from Disney's franchises. This partnership aims to leverage AI technology to create personalized content, marking a significant investment of $1 billion from Disney.

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WIRED15 hours ago

The Disney-OpenAI Deal Redefines the AI Copyright War

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Disney has entered a $1 billion partnership with OpenAI to develop Sora, a video-making app that integrates AI technology with Disney's storytelling expertise. This collaboration aims to enhance creative content generation by allowing users to create personalized videos featuring iconic characters from Disney's franchises, including Star Wars and Marvel.

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Ars Technica15 hours ago

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Los Angeles Times - Tech17 hours ago

Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI, licenses Mickey Mouse to Sora AI platform

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The Walt Disney Company has announced a significant investment of $1 billion in OpenAI, which includes a licensing agreement for iconic characters such as Mickey Mouse and Cinderella to be used on OpenAI's Sora video-making platform. This partnership aims to enhance user engagement by allowing fans to create personalized content featuring beloved characters.

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