US communications regulator to investigate Disney over diversity initiatives
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The US Federal Communications Commission is launching an investigation into diversity initiatives at Disney and ABC.
In a letter to Disney chief Bob Iger posted on X on Friday, FCC chair Brendan Carr said he wanted to “ensure that Disney and ABC have not been violating FCC equal employment opportunity regulations by promoting invidious forms of DEI discrimination”.
While noting reports that the company had reassessed certain programmes, “significant concerns remain”, Carr added.
A Disney spokesman said the company was reviewing the FCC’s letter, adding that “we look forward to engaging with the commission to answer its questions”.
