This week, we’re diving into two major shake-ups in tech and entertainment that have everyone asking the same question: are companies starting to hit the brakes?

First, rumors are swirling that The Walt Disney Company could be easing up on password-sharing crackdowns for Disney+, a surprising shift as streaming platforms have been tightening restrictions across the board.

Then, in a move that shocked creators and the tech world alike, OpenAI is officially shutting down its video-generation tool Sora just months after its hyped debut. The decision comes amid a crowded AI market and even led Disney to walk away from a planned billion-dollar partnership.

(recorded on April 7, 2026)

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• 01:08 ~ Paramount Skydance Secures $24 Billion From Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi Funds for Warner Bros. Deal - https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/paramount-skydance-funding-saudi-arabia-qatar-abu-dhabi-funds-warner-bros-deal-1236709251/
• 08:13 ~ OpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels $1bn Disney deal - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3w3e467ewqo
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