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Disney's OpenAI deal is exclusive for just one year — then it's open season
TechCrunch· 2025-12-15 22:17
In Brief Disney’s three-year licensing partnership with OpenAI includes just one of exclusivity, Disney CEO Bob Iger told CNBC. The company signed the partnership with OpenAI last week that will bring its iconic characters to the AI firm’s Sora video generator. Once that exclusive year is up, Disney is free to sign similar deals with other AI companies.The deal gives OpenAI a high-profile content partner, allowing users to draw on more than 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars to create ...
OpenAI Deal to License Disney Characters Is Entirely in Stock
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-15 21:30
Photographer: Kristy Sparow/Getty Images OpenAI is getting access to Disney’s kingdom without cutting a check. The artificial intelligence company’s recent deal to license iconic characters from Walt Disney Co. for its Sora video app is entirely in stock warrants rather than a cash licensing fee, according to people familiar with the matter. OpenAI will offer Disney the option to purchase shares in the high-flying startup beyond its previously announced $1 billion stake. Most Read from Bloomberg The t ...
Walter Isaacson on Disney's OpenAI investment, dueling WBD bids and SpaceX IPO
Youtube· 2025-12-15 13:42
分组1: Disney and AI - Disney's billion-dollar deal with OpenAI highlights the importance of content creators receiving a share of profits generated from AI, as seen in lawsuits from other media companies like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal [2][3] - The deal primarily focuses on Disney's intellectual property (IP) characters, leaving complexities around live-action characters and their creators unresolved [3][4] - There is a need for a structured approach to profit-sharing among creators, including actors like Harrison Ford and Johnny Depp, to ensure that AI does not take all profits from content creation [5][6] 分组2: Warner Brothers and Industry Dynamics - The ongoing battle for Warner Brothers Discovery involves competing bids from Netflix and Paramount, with the outcome likely favoring the highest bidder [13] - Regulatory scrutiny is expected, with concerns about potential government influence on media mergers and acquisitions, particularly regarding news organizations [14][15][16] 分组3: SpaceX and Future Prospects - SpaceX is reportedly considering going public next year, which could be significant for its operations, especially as it currently handles over 95% of Earth's payload to orbit [17][18] - The public offering may come with challenges, as Elon Musk has previously expressed reluctance about the restrictions associated with being a public company [18]
投资OpenAI十亿美元,迪士尼此次弯道超车能赢吗?
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-12-15 12:56
近期,好莱坞接连爆出两记重磅消息。相比华纳收购案的前途未明,迪士尼与OpenAI的合作已是铁板钉钉。老牌的好莱坞巨鳄与新兴的科技龙头 强强联手,必定会在业界掀起波澜。 对于自身并没有什么人工智能技术的迪士尼而言,此次合作彰显了他们弯道超车的野心,使其一下子就全面涉足这一领域。"将迪士尼的标志性故 事和角色与OpenAI的突破性技术相结合,以前所未有的方式将想象力和创造力直接交到迪士尼粉丝手中,让他们能够以更丰富、更个性化的方 式,与他们喜爱的迪士尼角色和故事建立联系。"艾格在宣布与OpenAI合作的声明中如此描绘合作的愿景。 然而,潜在的风险也不容小觑,因为这么做肯定会导致其授权的角色被用户滥用。此前,如果在AI生成视频的提示要求中引用此类特定角色, Sora会加以拒绝。现在,有了迪士尼的授权,用户则可以随心所欲。值得注意的是,Sora的早期版本中,就曾出现过纳粹海绵宝宝和抢劫犯皮卡 丘这类挑战伦理底线的生成视频。 Sora生成的纳粹海绵宝宝视频。 上周四,迪士尼集团接连宣布两件大事:其一是向OpenAI投资10亿美元,并授权旗下包括迪士尼动画工作室、漫威影业、皮克斯动画工作室和 《星球大战》IP中的200多 ...
OpenAI’s 2026 Priority, Disney’s AI Play, Datacenter Buildout Trouble
Alex Kantrowitz· 2025-12-15 12:19
OpenAI Strategy & Funding - OpenAI to prioritize enterprise in 2026 [1] - OpenAI's enterprise push could help it fund infrastructure [1] - OpenAI and Disney ink a groundbreaking deal [1] AI Development & Trends - Discussion on whether the AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) dream is over [1] - Speculation on the release of "Erotic ChatGPT" in Q1 [1] - The AI infrastructure trade is wobbling [1] Market Competition & Dynamics - Debate on whether OpenAI can design effectively for both consumer and enterprise markets [1] - Discussion about Discord potentially being acquired by Meta [1]
传媒行业周观察(20251208-20251212):迪士尼携手OpenAI开启AI+IP新范式;游戏、影视提示布局机会
Huachuang Securities· 2025-12-15 05:48
Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for the media industry, expecting the industry index to outperform the benchmark index by more than 5% in the next 3-6 months [44]. Core Insights - The media sector has shown resilience, with a 0.26% increase in the media index, outperforming the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index by 0.33% [8][6]. - Disney's partnership with OpenAI marks a significant shift towards AI-driven content creation, with a $1 billion investment aimed at integrating AI into its media operations [29][30]. - The gaming market remains strong, with Tencent's products dominating the iOS game sales charts, indicating robust consumer engagement [16][18]. - The film market is recovering, with total box office revenue reaching 448.68 billion yuan, approximately 79% of the 2019 levels, showcasing a steady recovery in audience attendance [21][24]. Market Performance Review - The media index increased by 0.26% last week, while the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index decreased by 0.08%, placing the media sector 8th among all sectors [8][6]. - The gaming market continues to thrive, with top titles like "Honor of Kings" and "Delta Force" maintaining strong sales positions [16][17]. - The film market's total box office for 2025 has reached 448.68 billion yuan, with a recovery rate of approximately 79% compared to 2019 [21][24]. Industry News and Company Announcements - Disney's strategic partnership with OpenAI is expected to reshape content creation in the media industry, leveraging AI for enhanced storytelling [29][30]. - The upcoming release of "Avatar 3" has generated significant pre-sale interest, with ticket sales exceeding 11 million yuan, positively impacting related stock prices [29]. - The gaming title "Ningchao" won the "Player's Voice" award at TGA, highlighting the growing recognition of Chinese games in the global market [30].
香港迪士尼乐园度假区20周年主题展览登陆深圳
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang· 2025-12-15 01:55
据悉,本次主题展览以文化为纽带推动深港两地创意产业协同发展,助力构建活力迸发的湾区文旅新生 态。深圳K11 ECOAST香港迪士尼20周年新春主题变装将于明年1月焕新,届时新春氛围的装置将陆续 亮相。(完) 来源:中国新闻网 编辑:郭晋嘉 广告等商务合作,请点击这里 香港迪士尼乐园度假区20周年主题展览登陆深圳 中新网深圳12月15日电 (蔡敏婕 杨昳)在粤港澳大湾区建设深入推进的背景下,深港两地加速互通互 融,正形成紧密相连的经济文化生态圈。 香港迪士尼乐园度假区20周年主题展览14日登陆深圳K11 ECOAST海滨文化艺术区。米奇、米妮、可琦 安、玲娜贝儿4位迪士尼角色身穿全新香港迪士尼20周年限定服饰现身,吸引来自香港等地的观众前来 参与。 来自香港的观众表示:"我从香港东涌坐了一个多小时车过来。一周前在社交平台上看到宣传,就决定 要来。我特别喜欢玲娜贝儿,所以一点多就来排队了。" 当天,10米高的"奇妙梦想城堡装置"换上20周年限定新装,"达菲与好友游玩屋装置"以不同造型的达菲 与好友毛娃娃迎候观众。而在200米长的"20周年花车长廊展区",展示香港迪士尼乐园20周年花车阵容 照片和模型。 本文为转载 ...
华泰证券:迪士尼旗下IP引进Sora,有望树立AI版权合作范式
Xin Lang Cai Jing· 2025-12-14 23:57
华泰证券研报表示,12月11日,华特迪士尼公司与OpenAI宣布达成为期三年的战略授权协议,首次将 迪士尼旗下跨品牌IP系统性引入生成式AI视频平台Sora。我们认为此举有望树立AI版权合作范式:1) 对迪士尼:依托Sora新型社交+AI创扩大IP价值、延长其生命周期,且粉丝UGC二创也有望反哺 Disney+的生态提升平台活跃度和订阅转化;此外,IP授权将扭转之前AI内容生成背景下的被动维权现 状,转为主动分享收益纳入商业体系。迪士尼也将用AI革新其自身内容生产流程。2)对Open AI:迪 士尼的顶级IP资源加持下,Sora和ChatGPT Images的产品竞争力增强,用户粘性有望提升;也树立了业 内领先的AI+IP合规应用范式,吸引其他IP资源公司的合作。 ...
华泰证券:迪士尼旗下IP引进Sora 有望树立AI版权合作范式
Di Yi Cai Jing· 2025-12-14 23:54
(文章来源:第一财经) 华泰证券研报表示,12月11日,华特迪士尼公司与OpenAI宣布达成为期三年的战略授权协议,首次将 迪士尼旗下跨品牌IP系统性引入生成式AI视频平台Sora。我们认为此举有望树立AI版权合作范式:1) 对迪士尼:依托Sora新型社交+AI创扩大IP价值、延长其生命周期,且粉丝UGC二创也有望反哺 Disney+的生态提升平台活跃度和订阅转化;此外,IP授权将扭转之前AI内容生成背景下的被动维权现 状,转为主动分享收益纳入商业体系。迪士尼也将用AI革新其自身内容生产流程。2)对Open AI:迪 士尼的顶级IP资源加持下,Sora和ChatGPT Images的产品竞争力增强,用户粘性有望提升;也树立了业 内领先的AI+IP合规应用范式,吸引其他IP资源公司的合作。 ...
腾讯研究院AI速递 20251215
腾讯研究院· 2025-12-14 16:01
Group 1 - OpenAI's GPT-5.2 received negative feedback from users on platforms like X and Reddit, citing issues such as blandness, excessive safety checks, and poor emotional intelligence [1] - SimpleBench testing revealed GPT-5.2 scored lower than Claude Sonnet 3.7 from a year ago, with errors in simple questions, while LiveBench scores were below Opus 4.5 and Gemini 3.0 [1] - The strict safety refusal mechanism was criticized for reducing the model's empathy and contextual awareness, leading to mechanical and unrealistic suggestions in emotional support scenarios [1] Group 2 - Google launched the new Gemini Deep Research Agent just before GPT-5.2, enhancing accuracy and reducing hallucinations through multi-step reinforcement learning [2] - The new version achieved leading scores of 46.4% in the Humanity's Last Exam test set, 66.1% in DeepSearchQA, and 59.2% in BrowseComp [2] - Google also introduced an open-source benchmark for network research agents and a new interactive API for server-side state management and long inference loops [2] Group 3 - Runway released significant updates, including the Gen-4.5 flagship video model and the first general world model, GWM-1, which supports native audio generation and multi-camera editing [3] - GWM-1 is an autoregressive model that allows frame-by-frame prediction and real-time intervention, featuring variants for exploring environments, dialogue characters, and robotic operations [3] - NVIDIA's CEO congratulated Runway, indicating a shift from simple video generation to true world simulation, with AI beginning to understand the underlying logic of the physical world [3] Group 4 - Google integrated Gemini model capabilities into its translation service, launching a real-time voice translation beta that supports over 70 languages while preserving speaker tone and rhythm [4] - The text translation engine has been restructured to intelligently parse idioms and context rather than relying on literal translations, supporting translations between English and nearly 20 other languages [4] - The Chrome team introduced an experimental browser called Disco, featuring GenTabs that convert web content into interactive mini-apps [4] Group 5 - TuoZhu Technology upgraded its 3D model platform MakerWorld by integrating Tencent's Hunyuan 3D 3.0, launching a new figurine generator that allows users to create printable 3D models from a single image [6] - Hunyuan 3D 3.0 introduced a pioneering 3D-DiT sculpting technology, enhancing modeling precision threefold with a geometric resolution of 1536³ and supporting ultra-high-definition modeling with 3.6 billion voxels [6] - MakerWorld has attracted over 2 million users with 20 unique modeling tools, significantly shortening design cycles by leveraging advanced generative AI technology [6] Group 6 - Disney invested $1 billion in OpenAI, acquiring warrants for additional equity, marking a significant content licensing partnership for the Sora platform [7] - The three-year licensing agreement grants exclusivity in the first year, allowing Sora and ChatGPT Images to use over 200 Disney characters, including those from Marvel and Pixar, excluding live-action likenesses [7] - Disney plans to utilize OpenAI's API to develop new products for its Disney+ streaming platform and deploy ChatGPT for internal workflows, with selected fan-created videos to be featured on Disney+ [7] Group 7 - The Erdős 1026 problem, proposed in 1975, was solved with AI assistance in just 48 hours, showcasing AI's potential to provide new mathematical insights rather than merely searching existing literature [8] - The AI system Aristotle automatically proved a formula in Lean proof assistant language, while AlphaEvolve helped refine a clean formula from numerical results [8] - This achievement demonstrates AI's capability to generate new mathematical insights, significantly reducing the time required for traditional problem-solving methods [8] Group 8 - Yuzhu Technology launched the first humanoid robot application store, aimed at standardizing and modularizing humanoid robot functionalities to lower the development barrier for complex movements [9] - The application store includes core modules such as user forums, action libraries, datasets, and developer centers, allowing users to deploy cloud-based motion control algorithms without coding skills [9] - Initial applications include preset martial arts and dance routines for the G1 series robots, utilizing proprietary dynamics algorithms and high-precision motion capture data [9] Group 9 - Google DeepMind's chief AGI scientist predicts a 50% chance of achieving minimal AGI by 2028, with complete AGI expected within 3-6 years after that, leading to a phase of superintelligent AI [10] - AGI is viewed as a continuous spectrum rather than a critical point, with three stages: minimal AGI for typical cognitive tasks, complete AGI for exceptional human tasks, and ASI surpassing all human cognitive domains [10] - The emergence of AGI is anticipated to cause structural unemployment, primarily affecting high-level cognitive jobs, while lower-level physical jobs may remain temporarily safe [10] Group 10 - A report by Similarweb indicates that global GenAI platform monthly visits exceeded 7 billion, a 76% year-on-year increase, with mobile app downloads reaching 1.9 billion, more than tripling in a year [12] - The proportion of users aged 18-34 decreased by approximately 15%, indicating a rapid influx of older users, while ChatGPT has become one of the top five websites globally, with 95% of users still using Google [12] - AI Mode has become the first generative AI search feature to surpass 100 million visits, marking a shift in the internet from being search-driven to being AI-driven [12]