SMRTR AIDec 11, 2025Ars Technica

Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI, licenses 200 characters for AI video app Sora

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Disney's $1 billion investment in OpenAI transforms their previous adversarial relationship into a partnership that allows Sora users to create videos featuring 200+ Disney characters including Mickey Mouse and Darth Vader. This groundbreaking deal enables Disney content to bypass AI moderation filters while Disney adopts ChatGPT internally and plans to stream fan-made Sora videos on Disney+ starting 2026.

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