Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Owl House Creator Urges Fans to Boycott Disney+ Over AI Content Tool
The creator of a popular cartoon show is upset because the company that makes the show wants to let people use a computer program to make their own cartoons easily.
The creator thinks this is bad because it doesn't respect real artists who work hard to create things.
The creator told fans to stop paying for the show's streaming service and to watch it for free instead.
The creator believes that the company just wants to make money by owning everything people create with their new computer tools, without valuing the people who actually make the art.
Dana Terrace, creator of 'The Owl House', called for fans to unsubscribe from Disney+
Terrace opposes Disney's planned AI-generated content tool, which she sees as devaluing human creativity
She encouraged fans to 'pirate' her show, expressing anger over Disney's AI initiative
Terrace criticized Disney CEO Bob Iger's remarks about using AI for a 'more engaged experience'
She argued that 'regular people' already create art with their own resources, not needing AI tools
- Who
- Dana Terrace, creator of 'The Owl House'
- What
- Urged fans to unsubscribe from Disney+ and pirate the series, protesting Disney's AI-generated content tool
- When
- Recently, following Disney's quarterly earnings call where CEO Bob Iger discussed the new AI feature
- Where
- On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), and in statements reported by Deadline
- Why
- Terrace believes the AI initiative devalues human creativity and artists, stating that the company's approach implies owning user-generated content made with their tools, which she views as exploitative
Terrace's Viewpoint
Disney's Perspective
AI Tool's Impact
Terrace's Viewpoint
Devalues human creativity and artists
Disney's Perspective
Offers users a 'more engaged experience' and opportunity to create content
Content Ownership
Terrace's Viewpoint
Disney will own user-generated content made with their tools
Disney's Perspective
Not explicitly stated in Disney's announcements
- Creator
- Dana Terrace
- Platform
- Disney+
- Issue
- AI-generated content tool
- Show
- The Owl House
- Reason for Outrage
- Concerns over AI replacing human creativity and ownership