From The Hollywood Reporter · Etan Vlessing · · 50s
Disney Names First AI Tech Chief
Disney hires AI expert to lead tech as AI tools rise.
In brief
Disney hires AI expert to lead tech as AI tools rise. Disney appoints Karandeep Anand as its first CTO to steer AI and tech strategy amid generative AI growth. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Disney Hires Tech Chief
Disney appoints Karandeep Anand as its first chief technology officer.
Anand's Background
Anand led Character.AI and previously worked at Meta and Microsoft.
Disney CEO's Statement
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro says Anand brings AI and tech expertise for storytelling.
Anand's Role
Anand oversees Disney's tech, data, ai platforms and engineering teams.
Tech Team Moves
Character.AI's tech team joins Disney starting October.
Anand's Goals
Anand aims to connect Disney fans globally through new tech storytelling.
What it means
Disney appoints Karandeep Anand as its first CTO to steer AI and tech strategy amid generative AI growth.
