Stephen Downes

Knowledge, Learning, Community

When Disney accused Google of copyright infringement on a "massive scale" and sued Midjourney for the same thing, we need to understand that it had nothing to do with the integrity of its IP, and everything to do with making sure it got paid for it. "Disney says that alongside the agreement, it will 'become a major customer of OpenAI,' as it will use its APIs to build new products, tools, and experiences, including for Disney+." However, this deal "Does Not In Any Way" threaten creatives.

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Last Updated: Dec 11, 2025 12:03 p.m.

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