Amazon Bets Big on AI-Driven Show Creation Platform
So, Amazon's throwing its hat into the AI ring again, but this time, it's not just about optimizing delivery routes or suggesting what groceries to buy. They're reportedly backing Showrunner, an AI platform that lets anyone create their own streaming shows. After the mixed reception of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," it looks like they are trying a different approach.
Showrunner comes from Fable Studio, who you might remember from their AI South Park project. Now, backed by Amazon, they are expanding. The idea is pretty wild: imagine being able to whip up your own episodes and storylines using AI tools. Think of it as the ultimate fan fiction generator, but with a potential for monetization.
Initially, access will be free, but eventually, you will be able to purchase credits to fuel your creative AI-driven visions. What I find interesting is the revenue-sharing model. If someone remixes your show, you get a cut of the revenue generated from that remix. In theory, that sounds pretty fair.
Fable Studio seems to have big plans, according to reports, talking with giants like Disney about licensing their intellectual property. Imagine creating your own version of a Star Wars movie or a Marvel series! I guess this could be pretty cool.
Of course, the big question is: will these AI-generated shows actually be any good? The founder of Fable Studio himself seems to be aware of the risks, acknowledging that this whole thing might just flop. But, hey, if you have got someone else's money to play with, why not see what happens? For me, I am pretty skeptical but interested to see how this plays out. It might be revolutionary, or just another failed experiment. Time will tell.
Source: Gizmodo