Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Disney invests $1B in OpenAI to use its characters in AI videos, sparking copyright concerns.

flag Disney has invested $1 billion in OpenAI and agreed to license its iconic characters, including Mickey Mouse and those from Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, for use in OpenAI’s Sora video generation tool. flag The three-year partnership aims to advance AI-driven content creation, allowing the generation of videos featuring Disney’s intellectual property. flag While details on specific applications and usage guidelines remain undisclosed, the move signals a major shift in how entertainment studios are integrating AI into storytelling and production. flag The collaboration has drawn criticism from the Writers Guild of America, which argues it legitimizes the use of copyrighted material without consent, raising ongoing concerns about intellectual property and fair use in AI development.

113 Articles