Disney’s new AI unit could potentially lead to the loss of hundreds of jobs in VFX and post-production, despite recent union agreements against AI replacing workers.
The Office of Technology Enablement aims to streamline production in film and TV using AI and augmented reality, potentially disrupting traditional workflows.
Jamie Voris, former CTO of Walt Disney Studios, will lead the new unit but report to Alan Bergman, co-chair of Disney Studios, despite the unit’s focus on ESPN and Disney TV.
The new unit will coordinate AI and mixed reality projects across Disney’s divisions, potentially centralizing control over technological innovation.
Disney’s focus on creating best practices for itself rather than employees or the industry suggests a prioritization of cost-saving measures over worker interests.
The unit’s goal to ensure next-gen tech initiatives align with company goals could lead to standardization of AI use across Disney’s diverse entertainment portfolio.
Disney is launching a new AI division aimed at enhancing its film, TV, and theme park operations, while addressing potential job impacts and positioning itself as a responsible industry leader.
00:00 Disney is launching a new AI division to enhance post-production and augmented reality in studios and theme parks.
01:44 Disney is launching a new AI division to improve its film, TV, and theme park operations, which may affect jobs and industry standards.
04:11 Disney is creating a new AI division to explore opportunities and manage risks, potentially affecting around 100 employees in VFX and post-production.
05:55 Disney is launching an AI division to improve theme park experiences with augmented reality while addressing job displacement concerns in film and TV.
07:40 Disney is establishing a new AI division to enhance technology across its business segments while aiming to position itself as a responsible industry leader, though the specifics of this responsibility remain unclear.
09:04 Disney is launching a new AI division to align next-gen tech initiatives with company goals while ensuring individual business units retain control over their projects.
10:17 Disney’s new AI division will primarily focus on post-production and visual effects rather than theme parks, despite rumors suggesting otherwise.
11:16 Disney is significantly investing in AI to establish best practices and lead the industry, with Bob Iger at the forefront of this initiative.
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