Amazon MGM Studios Greenlights Three Generative AI Animated Series
Amazon MGM Studios approved three animated series made with generative AI in the same week Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical urging caution on the technology.
citizen.co.zaAmazon MGM Studios greenlit three animated series produced using generative AI. The decision came in the same week Pope Leo XIV issued his first encyclical urging caution about artificial intelligence. The article reporting the development was published on May 29, 2026, and written by Rebecca Keegan.
A still image from one of the projects, titled "Cupcake & Friends'," accompanied the report. Pope Leo XIV stated the need for caution regarding artificial intelligence in the encyclical. Amazon MGM Studios proceeded with the three series despite that message.
The studio's move followed the Pope's publication by days. No further production details or release dates were provided in the report.
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