Disney does a dubious deal with OpenAI
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You'll soon be able to make AI images and videos featuring some of Disney's most iconic characters without worrying about getting sued for copyright infringement. Disney on Thursday announced it would be bringing over 200 of its animated characters to OpenAI's ChatGPT and Sora services,
Disney says that alongside the agreement, it will "become a major customer of OpenAI," as it will use its APIs to build new products, tools, and experiences, including for Disney+.
Google has taken down dozens of AI-generated videos of Disney-owned characters after the studio sent a cease and desist letter on Wednesday.
Disney licensed 200 iconic characters from Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars to OpenAI for its Sora video program in a groundbreaking three-year partnership.
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 receive warrants to purchase additional equity, becoming a “major” customer of OpenAI.