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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lauren Morris

Wallace & Gromit creators sound alarm over AI in animation

Gromit Nick Park Peter Lord
  • Wallace & Gromit creators Nick Park and Peter Lord have voiced caution regarding the use of artificial intelligence in animation.
  • Park warned that AI risks creating 'rubbish' and a 'veil of blandness,' potentially diminishing the unique role of artists.
  • Lord confirmed that while Aardman Animations will experiment with AI, the next Wallace & Gromit film will not be AI-generated.
  • Aardman previously indicated they would 'embrace' AI cautiously, ensuring their core values are maintained.
  • The studio continues to employ traditional, time-intensive stop-motion techniques, with their recent film, Vengeance Most Fowl, ironically exploring the problems of new technology.

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Wallace and Gromit creators share stance on AI: ‘It’s too easy to create rubbish’

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