Disney and OpenAI are breaking up, and it's a big test for new CEO Josh D'Amaro

OpenAI and Disney just called off their partnership, giving new Mouse House CEO Josh D'Amaro a big test less than a week into his reign. The Disney deal gave Sora, OpenAI's AI video platform — which the company plans to shut down — permission to use iconic characters like Mickey Mouse and Cinderella. The Mouse House took a billion-dollar stake in OpenAI and got say over how its IP was used.Notably, Disney also planned to feature a curated collection of AI-generated short-form videos from Sora on Disney+. Th ...