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Disney $1B deal lets OpenAI's Sora use its characters

Zootopia is one of the properties included in Disney's billion-dollar licensing deal with OpenAI. Disney hide caption toggle caption Disney If you've ever wanted to conjure up a scenario between yourself, Han Solo and the crew from Zootopia, you're in luck.

Apple Names New AI Head as Giannandrea to Retire

Key points The head of Apple's AI team, John Giannandrea, is to retire in early 2026 Apple faces criticism for lagging behind competitors in AI technology The tech company has brought in a veteran engineer from Google and Microsoft Apple announced on Monday that its head of artificial intelligence, John Giannandrea, is stepping down.

Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year: rage bait

"Rage bait" edged out "biohack" and "aura farming" to become the word of the year. woocat / Getty Images hide caption toggle caption woocat / Getty Images Take a deep breath and think of your happy place: "rage bait" is the 2025 Oxford Word of the Year.

Why AI Bubble Worries Are Growing

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers a keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Patrick T.

Munich Court Finds OpenAI Used Song Lyrics Without License

Large language models like ChatGPT, which use song lyrics in their responses without having paid license fees for them, infringe on German authors' rights laws, a Munich court ruled on Tuesday. Judge Elke Schwager at the Munich District Court I said that OpenAI, the US company that owns ChatGPT, would be charged damages for the unauthorized usage.

AI-generated video of 'crying 23-year-old' is fake

"I've been mobilized, I'm heading to Chasiv Yar," says what appears to be a young Ukrainian soldier through floods of tears in the back of a military vehicle. "Help me, I don't want to die. I'm only 23. Please help me."

Is the AI Boom Facing a Reality Check?

The artificial intelligence (AI) party is still in full swing, with tens of billions globally pouring into infrastructure, startups and attracting the best talent.