Loryn Brantz, creator of The Good Advice Cupcake, has expressed anger after learning that BuzzFeed licensed the character for an Amazon streaming series made with generative artificial intelligence.
Brantz created the cartoon almost a decade ago while working at BuzzFeed. The company has now allowed Amazon to produce an animated television show based on the character using AI tools, according to the creator.
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OpenAI announced on March 24, 2026, that it is discontinuing its Sora AI video generation app and related API, redirecting efforts toward business tools and robotics research. The decision, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, also unravels a $1 billion partnership with Disney. Company executives cited a need to avoid distractions from core productivity applications.
Google has invested $1 million in Animaj, an AI-focused animation studio targeting younger audiences. This marks the first direct funding from YouTube to a kids' studio. The company is also providing Animaj access to its DeepMind program and Veo video generator.
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Amazon has discontinued an employee-built AI leaderboard called Kirorank after concerns over rising costs and misuse emerged. The move follows similar actions at other major tech firms facing high AI expenses.
Steven Rosenbaum has admitted that AI tools introduced a handful of synthetic quotes into his new book on truth and reality. The errors surfaced in a recent New York Times investigation. Rosenbaum said he is now more cautious but plans to continue relying on the technology.
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Adobe has announced Firefly AI Assistant, a chat-based tool that handles complex multi-step workflows across applications like Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator and Lightroom. The assistant reduces barriers for less experienced users while keeping professionals in control, Adobe says. It enters public beta in the coming weeks.