Variety reports that former CTO of Walt Disney Studios, Jamie Voris, has been named to lead the newly created “Office of Technology Enablement,” which seeks to integrate AI and mixed reality across the company in a responsible way.
As the Walt Disney Company prepares to add the burgeoning world of artificial intelligence to its repertoire of operational tools, the newly created division of the company seeks to approach AI and mixed reality in a “responsible” manner.
Jamie Voris, who previously served as chief technology officer of Walt Disney Studios for 14 years, will head the new Disney Office of Technology Enablement (OTE). He will report directly to Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman, who announced the group’s creation in an internal memo.
“Our ability to remain at the forefront of technological advances will only be more critical as we move forward – making it all the more important to understand and embrace new technological shifts in ways that enable our people, creativity, and business.”
“The pace and scope of advances in AI and XR are profound and will continue to impact consumer experiences, creative endeavors, and make our business for years to come – making it critical that Disney explore the exciting opportunities and navigate the potential risks.”
“Disney’s Office of Technology Enablement team will have accountability to all our business segments and partner closely with leaders across the company.”
“The new group is not intended to take over or centralize AI and mixed reality projects that individual business units are working on but to make sure they are line with our goals and values.”
– Bergman said in the memo, obtained by Variety.
Eddie Drake, who has been the head of technology at Marvel Studios, will assume the role of CTO at Walt Disney Studios in Voris’ absence.
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