Wednesday, January 3, 2024

“There are only a couple characters and people in the world where, in history, where you can go anywhere in the world and say that character or person, that name, that song, and everyone knows what it is. Mickey Mouse is one.”
– Jordan Fisher –

#Mickey1928 #FreeMickey
We haven’t yet seen what might happen when an AI tool is applied to a beloved and universally recognized public figure in pursuit of profit, creativity and general mayhem… yet we’re about to. (And before my email blows with incoming from the intellectual property specialists, yes, I acknowledge the limited nature of Mickey’s release). Point being, we’re about to witness a preview of the future that has implications far beyond the founder of the House of Mouse. Pay attention and, for one preview of this intersection, Click here for the article Mickey Mouse is now public domain — and there’s already an AI tool for exploiting Disney’s mascot.

Stay safe. Stay healthy. Be strong. Lead well.

Chad