Disney hires former Character.AI CEO Karandeep Anand as chief technology officer
Disney announced it has hired Karandeep Anand, the former head of Character.AI, to serve as its new chief technology officer.
Previous Copyright Disputes
The company previously threatened legal action against Character.AI and Midjourney for alleged intellectual property violations. Disney has now decided to bring Anand into its senior leadership team despite that history. This move signals a willingness to let past conflicts resolve without further escalation.
New Technology Priorities
Josh D'Amaro stated that Anand will help advance three specific company priorities including great storytelling and technology in service of creativity. As CTO, Anand will oversee enterprise technology as well as the firm's data and AI platforms. This appointment marks a shift toward emphasizing Disney's capabilities as a technology company.
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