NFL quarterback-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick has launched an artificial intelligence-based platform for creating comics and graphic novels.
The platform, called Lumi, says it can help artists avoid the gatekeepers, high production costs and schedules of the comics and graphic novel industry. Lumi is led by Kapernick and venture capital firm Seven Seven Six, which has dozens of startups in its ranks. portfolio.
“By leveraging advanced AI tools, Lumi enhances the creative process, allowing creators to focus on bringing their stories to life as the platform handles all the logistics,” the company said in a statement. press release.
The platform claims it can “turn any creator into Disney.”
“It’s unclear what gatekeepers Kapernick is referring to, since he had a lucrative contract.” Netflix It was a show that nobody seemed to like.
Kaepernick became a left-wing activist after kneeling during the national anthem at an NFL game after losing his starting quarterback position with the San Francisco 49ers. suppression Since then, it has attracted some attention. Sponsorship on the other hand, Impersonation attempts Return to the NFL.
So Rumi’s press release was not without activist language.
“Lumi aims to open the funnel and give everyone access to the superpower of storytelling, ultimately fostering a more inclusive and equitable world,” the company wrote.
Funding also comes from unnamed tech executives from social media platform Meta and rapper Chamillionaire, and perhaps most notably, tech company Contextual AI has also secured funding to jump on board. $80 million However, it is unclear to what extent Contextual AI’s technology will be used for Lumi.
“Lumi addresses the unnecessary reliance on gatekeepers that slow down creators,” Kapernick said. “This allows creators to finally get back to doing what they love: creating. The platform empowers creators to work freely and independently, deciding when and how to collaborate with others. This independence is essential to fostering a vibrant and diverse creative ecosystem.”
While the platform has the potential to shorten the time it takes to complete a final product, it will undoubtedly put many artists on the fast track in an already struggling industry.
“I think this is sad because it takes away all the talented artists, actors and talent that create storytelling and replaces them with soulless AI,” said Peter Gietl, editor-in-chief of Return.
“It is unclear which gatekeeper Kapernick is referring to. Netflix “For a show that nobody will like. It remains to be seen whether AI-made art will resonate with audiences. Right now it doesn’t, but I think talented people can use these tools to create amazing art,” Guilletl added.
Blaze News previously spoke to musicians about AI-generated music, and they overwhelmingly said that any AI-based art form would likely lack the human touch to resonate with audiences.
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