That supposed $1 billion Disney investment in "Open"AI was a mirage all along, as so many things related to the AI industry have come to be.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/openai-set-discontinue-sora-video-platform-app-wsj-reports-2026-03-24/

@dangillmor what I'm confused is, if the investment is now withdrawn, did Sora get to use Disney IP for three months for free…?
@mcc Not sure either. Looks like Disney got snowed in other ways, though.