The Best One Yet 🐭 “WaltGPT” — Disney’s OpenAI deal. SpaceX’s $1 Trillion IPO. Savannah Bananas Interview. +Waymo backseat baby
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Dec 12, 2025 Disney's recent $1 billion investment in OpenAI raises intriguing questions, especially with the licensing of their top 200 characters. Meanwhile, Elon Musk discusses the impending SpaceX IPO, projected to reach an astounding $1.5 trillion by 2026. The co-founders of the Savannah Bananas share their unique approach to building a brand, emphasizing experimentation and fan engagement. Plus, a wild tale of a woman giving birth in a Waymo robotaxi adds a humorous twist to discussions on innovation.
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Baby Born In A Waymo Robo‑Taxi
- A woman delivered a baby in a Waymo robo‑taxi after remote support noticed "unusual activity" in the backseat.
- The mother and baby were healthy, the vehicle was deep‑cleaned, and hospital staff handled the umbilical cord.
Disney Chooses Partnership Over Pure Protection
- Disney partnered with OpenAI to trade $1 billion in stock for licensing of 200 characters and props for AI-generated media.
- They aim to avoid endless lawsuits and instead control character use by working with AI platforms starting in early 2026.
Disney Grants Controlled Creative Access
- The deal lets OpenAI use Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, and Avatar characters and props in Sora videos and ChatGPT visuals.
- Disney will create a committee to approve acceptable uses and integrate top Sora videos into Disney+.
