Director Jorge Gutiérrez rejected Amazon's "Punky Duck" over AI — then got death threats
Director Jorge Gutiérrez, known for "The Book of Life," turned down the lead role on Amazon MGM Studios' animated series "Punky Duck" over concerns about generative AI being used without sufficient artist oversight. Within 36 hours of going public with his decision, he received death threats and was doxxed. The incident has become a flashpoint in the broader conflict between animation artists and the growing use of AI in studios.
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