WGA Trashes Disney OpenAI Deal — Accuses Company of Theft

WGA Trashes Disney OpenAI Deal — Accuses Company of Theft

Disney recently announced a sweeping new partnership with OpenAI, and it's already igniting major backlash from Hollywood labor groups, with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) accusing the entertainment giant of effectively endorsing the theft of their creative work. The post WGA Trashes Disney OpenAI Deal — Accuses Company of Theft appeared first on That Park Place.

Unions Accuse Disney of Hypocrisy Amid OpenAI Licensing Deal Backlash

Disney’s OpenAI Licensing Agreement Sparks Outcry Disney’s recent licensing agreement with OpenAI, valued at $1 billion, has ignited significant backlash from various groups within the entertainment industry. Unions and environmentalists are leading the charge, expressing concerns about the implications of this partnership for both creative rights and ecological sustainability. Credit: Lucasfilm/Disney Unions representing actors and writers have…

Disney licenses OpenAI while igniting copyright fight with Google

OpenAI’s GenAI video model Sora caused consternation in the film, TV and games industries after its launch this autumn, when its users started making merry with AI-generated clips featuring copyrighted characters. Now it has secured a licensing deal – not to mention $1bn of funding – with one of the biggest rightsholders in that world: Disney. The three-year licensing agreement will […] The post is from Music Ally.

The Animation Guild Weighs In On Disney, OpenAI Relationship

In an open letter TAG wrote, "This announcement brings up serious questions regarding the impact on Guild members and consumers worldwide."