Disney’s OpenAI Deal ‘Appears to Sanction’ AI Company’s ‘Theft of Our Work,’ WGA Says

Disney’s OpenAI Deal ‘Appears to Sanction’ AI Company’s ‘Theft of Our Work,’ WGA Says

The Writers Guild of America said that Disney's huge licensing deal with OpenAI appears to "sanction" the AI company's "theft of our work."

Disney/OpenAI Deal: SAG-AFTRA & WGA Offer Tale of Two Reactions

SAG-AFTRA and WGA had differing reactions to Disney and OpenAI's three-year, $1 billion deal, which will bring Disney IPs to Sora, and more.

SAG-AFTRA Responds To The Disney/OpenAI Deal

This is likely to be a very closely watched deal. SAG-AFTRA will closely monitor the deal and its implementation to ensure compliance with our contracts and with applicable laws protecting image, voice, and likeness. “SAG-AFTRA members are very focused on the rapidly expanding use of intellectual property and individuals’ likenesses and voices by generative A.I. tools, and SAG-AFTRA remains vigilant about any such uses. “We acknowledge Disney’s …