Overview
- On an earnings call, CEO Bob Iger said Disney+ will enable subscribers to create and share mostly short‑form, AI‑generated content to boost engagement.
- Iger described talks with generative‑AI companies as productive and emphasized protecting Disney intellectual property, while withholding partner names, tools, policies, and rollout dates.
- He also pointed to upcoming game‑like experiences linked to Disney’s partnership with Epic Games.
- The Owl House creator Dana Terrace urged fans to unsubscribe from Disney+ and to pirate her show in protest of the AI plan.
- Artists and commentators raised concerns over ownership, compensation, moderation, and environmental costs, as Disney pursues a copyright lawsuit against Midjourney.