"When he broke the news to Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro, the first thing he told Altman was, 'I get it,' Altman recalled. 'But it's super sad always to disappoint a partner or users or a team, all of which are doing incredible work.'"
"Altman, in the interview, left the door open to a future collab. 'I love Sora, I love generated videos, and I love our partnership with Disney, and we're working hard with them to find a world where they can still do something amazing, and we can help with that.'"
"Disney, in response to the Sora shutdown, responded in lukewarm fashion, underscoring its continued openness to AI tech. 'We appreciate the constructive collaboration between our teams and what we learned from it, and we will continue to engage with AI platforms to find new ways to meet fans where they are while responsibly embracing new technologies that respect IP and the rights of creators.'"
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed Disney's reaction to the shutdown of the Sora AI video generator app, which ended a billion-dollar deal. Altman stated that emotions were calm during the conversation with Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro, who expressed understanding. Altman acknowledged the disappointment felt by partners and teams involved. He emphasized the potential for future collaboration with Disney while focusing on next-generation AI projects. Disney responded positively, highlighting its commitment to AI technology and collaboration with OpenAI.
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