Industry Mar 24, 2026
Disney Withdraws $1 Billion Investment in OpenAI; Sora Appears to Cease Operations
Just three months after Disney and OpenAI announced their partnership. Sora Shuts Down as Disney Backs Out of $1 Billion Investment in OpenAI Liz Shannon Miller
Originally published by
Consequence of Sound
Disney has made the decision to withdraw its $1 billion investment in OpenAI, a partnership that was announced just three months prior. Following this development, the AI application Sora has reportedly ceased operations. Originally reported by Consequence of Sound.