Disney’s OpenAI Bet Is A Power Move, Not Capitulation

The Disney–OpenAI deal looks like a strategic move focused on control and optionality rather than capitulation to AI ...

Disney hands over Mickey Mouse, Yoda and other beloved characters to OpenAI in $1 billion deal

Disney announced Thursday it would make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI as part of a new three-year licensing agreement with the AI company. As part of the deal, Disney said it will also ...

Goodbye 2025: In Media 2026, New Mergers And Partnerships Dominate

Looking back at 2025 and ahead to 2026 provides clues about the future of the media business. Here are 5 areas that should ...

Disney Inks Blockbuster $1B Deal With OpenAI, Handing Characters Over To Sora

Disney has put its chips in on AI. The Hollywood giant has signed a major deal with OpenAI, investing $1B in the artificial ...
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Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, license characters for Sora video tool

Dec 11 (Reuters) - Walt Disney (DIS.N), opens new tab is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and will let the startup use characters from Star Wars, Pixar and Marvel franchises in its Sora AI video ...