LISTEN: OpenAI Shuts Down Sora, Disney Dodges Video AI Bullet — For Now
By Cynthia Littleton
Published on March 26, 2026.
On this episode of the "Daily Variety" podcast, Variety's Todd Spangler and Gene Maddaus discuss the controversy surrounding OpenAI's decision to abandon its generative AI video creation model, Sora. They also discuss Disney's plan to invest $1 billion in the company. The episode also discusses the impact of the Disney tax system on the future of the industry.
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