By Dawn Chmielewski and Deborah Mary Sophia Dec 11 (Reuters) – Walt Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and will let the startup use characters from Star Wars, Pixar and Marvel franchises in its Sora AI video generator, a deal that could reshape how Hollywood makes content. The three-year partnership announced on Thursday is a pivotal step in Hollywood's embrace of generative artificial intelligence, sidestepping the industry's concerns about the impact of AI on creative jobs and intellectual property rights. As part of the licensing deal, Sora and ChatGPT Images will start generating videos using licensed Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and Mufasa, starting early next year. The agreement excludes any talent likenesses or voices. "Through this collaboration with Ope

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