At Walt Disney Studios, a presentation highlighted how artificial intelligence is transforming animation. Four startups, including Animaj, showcased their technology to Disney executives and media. Animaj, selected for Disney's 2025 Accelerator Program, demonstrated its AI tools that drastically reduce the production time of animated shorts. CEO Sixte de Vauplane explained that a five-minute episode now takes less than five weeks to produce, compared to the previous five-month timeline. This speed is largely due to advances in generative AI, which allow creators to quickly animate characters without losing the human touch. Animaj emphasizes that its technology complements animators rather than replaces them. Human artists sketch the main poses, and AI fills in the in-between movements. This collaborative approach ensures that the animator retains control over the final output. Disney's VP of Innovation, David Min, highlighted the importance of maintaining a "creator-first approach," stating that the technology allows animators to focus on their creative process while AI handles more tedious tasks. The Animation Guild remains cautious, having struggled to secure AI safety provisions for its members, which indicates ongoing tensions in the industry regarding AI’s role. The AI tool, trained on a vast database of over 300,000 poses from the children's series Pocoyo, predicts character movements based on real-time sketches. This saves animators substantial time and allows for rapid testing of ideas and themes that resonate with audiences. Animaj also leverages AI to analyze viewing trends, helping to create content that aligns with current interests. The combination of faster production, artistic control, and market responsiveness positions AI as a game-changer in animation, especially as demand for high-quality content increases in the streaming era.