Some of Disney’s operations where AI is expected to play a role going forward include the following:
- Advertising
- Engineering
- TV
- Theme parks
- Imagineering
Predictably, questions continue to emerge about the impacts of AI on Disney workers who already maintain employment in the above fields. While Disney stands to reduce overhead expenses by going the AI route, people with jobs at the company may become collateral damage.
Public sentiment and more
News of Disney’s aforementioned task force continues to spread like wildfire on social media. X, the outlet priorly known as Twitter, has people weighing in with thoughts and feedback.
One common consensus is that Disney may be playing too fast and loose with AI. Many believe that even if the company manages to automate certain tasks, the need for the creative human touch will still remain.
Another issue to emerge from this is the possibility of Disney forfeiting certain tax breaks, should it swap out human workers for AI. Disney unsurprisingly aims to prevent any legislation of this nature from passing, as it would negatively impact the company’s bottom line.
