Disney and OpenAI Partner to Bring 200+ Characters to Sora AI Platform

  1. Podium, a company serving small and medium-sized businesses, leveraged OpenAI’s GPT-5 to create "Jerry," an AI teammate. This integration led to a 300% increase in revenue and transformed customer service for Main Street businesses. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  2. The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI have agreed to bring over 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars to Sora, enabling fan-inspired short videos. The deal also includes Disney's use of ChatGPT Enterprise and the OpenAI API across the company. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  3. OpenAI is enhancing its cybersecurity measures as AI models become more powerful. The company is focusing on risk assessment, limiting misuse, and collaborating with the security community to strengthen cyber resilience. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  4. Ford and SK On are dissolving their U.S. battery joint venture, though the factories will continue to operate independently. The decision marks a significant shift in their collaborative efforts. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  5. Disney has signed a deal with OpenAI, allowing Sora to generate AI videos featuring over 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters. Additionally, Disney will become a major customer of OpenAI, using its APIs to develop new products and experiences, including for Disney+. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  6. On Me, a digital gift card platform, has raised $6 million in funding. The platform allows users to purchase gift cards based on interests rather than specific retailers, aiming to revolutionize the gift card industry. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  7. Disney has accused Google of large-scale copyright infringement, alleging that Google is training its AI tools on protected materials and allowing the generation of infringing images and videos. (Source: Engadget) Original
  8. CES 2026, set to take place from January 6 to 9, is expected to feature a range of new products and announcements. The show will kick off with events on Sunday, January 5, and will be one of the year's most significant tech conferences. (Source: Engadget) Original