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Coral Cripps
Aug 8, 2023

Disney’s ‘metaverse chief’ departs shortly after division shutdown

Michael White was appointed early last year to spearhead the company's metaverse ambitions.

Disney: over 7,000 employees were laid off earlier this year, including all 50 members of its metaverse unit. Photo: Getty Images/Todd Wawrychuk

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