SMRTR AIDec 15, 2025TechRadar

Here’s what the OpenAI and Disney AI deal means to you, and why you should be worried

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Disney and OpenAI have struck a $1 billion deal allowing fans to create videos and images featuring over 200 Disney characters through ChatGPT and Sora AI tools, enabling crossovers like Yoda with Deadpool without legal consequences. However, this partnership raises serious concerns about creative control, as Disney's strict content filtering may limit artistic expression while potentially displacing human animators and artists whose jobs could be replaced by AI-generated content that mimics their years of training and craftsmanship.

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