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Disney is taking a bold step into the AI era — and letting fans play with some of its most famous characters in a way never seen before. The entertainment giant has struck a landmark deal with OpenAI that will allow its new video tool, Sora, to generate short Disney-themed clips on demand. Fans will be able to type in a prompt and instantly produce videos featuring more than 200 characters from the Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars franchises. Disney is plowing $1 billion into OpenAI, marking the first time a major Hollywood studio has opened its vault to generative video technology. Mickey Mouse, Ariel, Simba, Baymax, Black Panther, Loki, Darth Vader and Stormtroopers are among the figures allowed into the AI playground. Costumes, props, ships, castles and planets are also included. Users will not be able to unlock real actors' faces or voices, as only 'animated, masked and creature characters' are part of the deal. Fans can play with animated versions of characters p...

The Creation of Olaf the Robot: A Marvel of Technology and Imagination Disney has once again pushed the boundaries of innovation by bringing one of its most beloved characters to life in a way that is truly remarkable. Olaf, the ever-optimistic snowman from the Frozen movies, has now been transformed into a robot that can walk, talk, and interact with visitors just like he does on screen. Measuring just three feet (one metre) tall, this high-tech creation is a marvel of engineering. It moves around using a combination of remote operation and artificial intelligence (AI), which allows it to adapt to its surroundings. The result is a character that looks and acts just like the original Olaf from the films. Video footage shows him shuffling around Disneyland Paris, and soon, guests will be able to meet him in person. Kyle Laughlin, a product and technology leader at Disney, described the robot as “one of the most expressive and true-to-life characters built.” He emphasized that every g...