Disney and Adobe announce partnership to develop generative AI models
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Disney and Adobe announced a multiyear partnership to develop proprietary, artist-led generative AI models tailored to Disney properties. According to Adobe, the models will be trained on specific knowledge about the company’s characters, environments and visual styles to generate commercially safe, production-ready outputs.
Disney will receive early access to Adobe’s latest technologies to support workflows for audiovisual productions, theme parks, its cruise line and ESPN graphics and content. The partnership will also explore emerging technologies, marketing activations and event collaborations, with a stated focus on responsible AI development and protecting Disney’s creators. The Verge reports that Disney’s Imagineering R&D division already uses the Firefly platform for theme park development.
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The partnership could bring specialized generative models closer to workflows for audiovisual production, parks, cruises and sports content, while its stated focus on commercial safety and protecting creators seeks to address risks specific to AI use in creative properties. The Verge’s report that Imagineering already uses Firefly provides context for the collaboration.
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