Amazon Uses AI For Cartoons, What It Means For Creatives

Amazon, the global tech giant, is stepping into a new frontier by using Artificial Intelligence — that's AI — to help create animated TV shows. They've just ordered three new cartoon series, with the help of AI, from well-known animation talent.

This move by Amazon aligns with its broader strategy to use AI across all its services, and entertainment is no different. The company has even started a special fund to support projects that use generative AI, which is a type of AI that can create new content, like images, text, or even parts of an animation.

For everyday Australians, this isn't just about what cartoons might pop up next on streaming services. It raises some big questions about the future of creative jobs, especially for artists, writers, and animators. Will AI make their work easier, help them produce more, or could it change the types of jobs available in the industry?

It’s a fascinating development that shows how quickly AI is moving from being a technical tool to influencing the industries we interact with every day, from banking to entertainment. We'll be watching closely to see how these AI-assisted cartoons turn out and what impact they have on the creative world.