Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief
Reuters has reported that Walt Disney (DIS.N) has created a business unit to coordinate use of #AI and augmented reality
The newly formed Office of Technology Enablement will be led by Jamie Voris, the film studio’s chief technology officer who spearheaded development of Disney’s app for the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality device, an email seen on Friday by Reuters showed. Eddie Drake will succeed Voris as the studio’s CTO.
Jamie will report to Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman who wrote “The pace and scope of the advances in AI and XR (extended reality) are profound and will continue to impact consumer experiences, creative endeavors and our businesses for years to come – making it critical that Disney explore the exciting opportunities and navigate the potential risks. The creation of this group underscores our dedication to doing that”.
The Office of Technology Enablement, which launches with a core leadership team, is expected to grow to about 100 employees, a person familiar with the matter said.
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