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Disney's AI Deal Sparks Animator Backlash and Concerns

12/18/2025

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Disney's three-year deal with OpenAI to feature Disney characters in the AI video creator Sora has raised animator concerns.
Aaron Blaise, a former Disney animator, acknowledges potential AI benefits but worries about artistic integrity.
Dana Terrace, creator of The Owl House, criticizes the deal as exploitative and fears it undermines the creative process.
Blaise's Snow Bear highlights the value of traditional animation, contrasting with Disney's AI direction.

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Disney's three-year deal with OpenAI to feature Disney characters in the AI video creator Sora has raised animator concerns.
Aaron Blaise, a former Disney animator, acknowledges potential AI benefits but worries about artistic integrity.
Dana Terrace, creator of The Owl House, criticizes the deal as exploitative and fears it undermines the creative process.
Blaise's Snow Bear highlights the value of traditional animation, contrasting with Disney's AI direction.