Viral AI Star Wars song sparks calls for Disney to build AI creator royalty systems
MannyKayy · x · 2026-09-26
An AI-created Star Wars track, 'Mace Fell Out of a Windu,' went viral among fans, sparking discussion that 'good AI' content is gaining acceptance. @MannyKayy publicly urged Disney's Josh D'Amaro to build a team to scale and incentivize the emerging AI creator community, with fair royalties and licensing fees.
The episode highlights the dilemma IP giants face with AI fan creations: crack down or establish legitimate licensing frameworks.
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