Amazon Launching AI Creators Fund, Picks Up Three Animated Prime Video Shows That Use Its New Tech
Amazon is launching a GenAI Creators Fund to promote the use of generative AI in entertainment production. The fund will provide filmmakers and digital creators with funding and access to Amazon's AI tools for creating high-quality content. Three animated series have already been greenlit as part of this initiative, showcasing the potential of AI in storytelling.
- ▪Amazon is integrating generative AI into its business with a new fund for creators.
- ▪The GenAI Creators Fund will support filmmakers and startups with funding and AI tools.
- ▪Three animated series have been announced, including Punky Duck and Cupcake & Friends.
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’Punky Duck,’ a series from ‘Maya and the Three’ director Jorge Gutierrez, is a project from the GenAI Creators’ Fund. Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Amazon is embarking on a major push to integrate generative AI into all corners of its business, and entertainment is no exception, with the tech company launching a new fund on Wednesday to incentivize creators to use the tech throughout the production pipeline.
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