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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disney\u2019s new deal with OpenAI has caused concern in Hollywood. The agreement will allow OpenAI to use many of Disney\u2019s famous characters in its AI tools to create videos and images. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Disney says this partnership will bring new creative opportunities, many writers and actors are worried. They believe AI could reduce job opportunities and change the way movies and shows are made. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The deal has started an important discussion about the future of creativity and technology in the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read this article or watch the video to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/tech\/tech-news\/openai-disney-sora-ai-videos-rcna248617<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Define “to play<\/strong> whack-a-mole<\/strong>” in this context. “With OpenAI, Disney would be creating a legitimate avenue through which a generative AI program could deploy its characters, rather than playing<\/strong> whack-a-mole<\/strong> with every AI company, as Disney has done with other kinds of media in the past.”<\/em> Make a sentence with this phrase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “sprawling portfolio<\/strong>” mean? “The deal is notable in part because Disney is famously protective of its sprawling portfolio<\/strong> of intellectual property, from the animated shorts of the 1920s to modern superhero and fantasy franchises.<\/em>” Make a sentence with this phrase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What is the meaning of “to close the avenue for someone\/something<\/strong>“? “As Disney seeks to open the path to copyrighted usage of its characters by OpenAI, it simultaneously appears to be trying to close the avenue for a top competitor<\/strong>: Google.”<\/em> Make a sentence with this phrase. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Why are writers and actors worried about this deal?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Why do you think Disney decided to partner with OpenAI?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Is this partnership more exciting or more dangerous for the entertainment industry? Explain your opinion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Should companies ask for permission before using characters or creative work in AI tools?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Would you feel comfortable watching a movie mostly created by AI? Why or why not?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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