# Bad Influence story: Disney and Adobe partner on proprietary generative AI models for production

Active · 2 articles · 2 sources · First reported 11-09 10:38. Times are ET.
Story page: https://badinfluence.news/story/9c1af14f-9d1f-4ae0-bbb1-e1463862daa1

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Latest update (11-09 11:54): Disney and Adobe announce multi-year AI partnership for custom Firefly models

Overview: Disney and Adobe announced a multiyear partnership at Adobe's MAX conference to build proprietary "artist-led" generative AI models for Disney's production pipeline. Adobe says it will use Adobe Firefly Foundry to create models trained on Disney characters, environments and visual styles, aimed at commercially safe, production-ready output.

Under the deal, Disney gets early access to Adobe's latest technologies for its theme parks, cruise line and ESPN content. The companies also plan to explore other emerging technologies, including responsibly developed AI.

Coverage timeline (newest first):
1. 11-09 11:54 · The Decoder · [Disney and Adobe announce multi-year AI partnership for custom Firefly models](https://badinfluence.news/items/hh5oorfsty495x29t1xsmt93k)
2. 11-09 10:38 · The Verge · AI · [Disney and Adobe build proprietary generative AI models for production](https://badinfluence.news/items/vpjd77x79zibt6z8zovhvbo2b)
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