The Walt Disney Co. is making a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI following a major deal where both companies commit to the responsible use of AI that protects user safety and creator rights.

New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro promised artificial intelligence will not replace human creativity at the Walt Disney Company, but noted that the technology has already been embraced by its employees.

Walt Disney World is in an exciting period of change. And that includes reimagining beloved classics to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars each year. (And as a lifelong visitor for over three ...