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Comic book writers and animators fear the growing impact of artificial intelligence.

2 days agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, David CrownsonImage caption, David Crownson is concerned that AI will make it easier for people to copy his comics, which focus on black charactersBy Susan HornikBusiness reporterComic book writer David Crownson is fearful that artificial intelligence (AI) is "going to put a lot of people out of work" in his industry.

"With studios and big-name publishers looking for ways to save money and cut corners, they will no doubt use AI technology," he says.

As the growth of AI surged to prominence last year, writers and illustrators of comic books and animations continue to be particularly concerned about its potential impact on them.

After all, AI can produce digital images in seconds, images that wouldn't look out of place in a graphic novel. At least to those of us with untrained eyes. And AI can write stories too.

Image source, GKidsImage caption, This is a still from animated film Unicorn Wars, which did not involve the use of AI, but would you been able to guess?With a small but fast-growing number of AI-made comics and animated TV programmes already released commercially, the technology could transform the industry.

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