Disney and OpenAI announced a three‑year licensing agreement that lets OpenAI’s Sora video generator produce user‑prompted social videos featuring more than 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars. The deal includes a $1 billion investment from Disney, plans to deploy ChatGPT for Disney employees, and the launch of Sora‑generated content on Disney+. No talent likenesses or voices are included, and the first fan‑inspired videos are expected in early 2026. Read more →

Warner Music Group has entered a licensing agreement with AI music creation platform Suno, allowing users to generate songs using the voices, names, images and compositions of artists who opt in. The deal gives participating artists control over how their likenesses are used and promises new revenue streams. WMG also withdrew a lawsuit it had filed against Suno, signaling a shift toward collaborative AI adoption across major record labels. Read more →