17+ Cartoons Come to Life With Artificial Intelligence Technology

James Loftus - February 20, 2023

Apu — The Simpsons

17+ Cartoons Come to Life With Artificial Intelligence Technology
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Apu Nahasapeemapetilon is mostly recognized as being the Indian who immigrated to the U.S. It was his mission to live the American dream in the most stereotypical way possible, as a clerk at the Springfield Kwik E’Mart. The animators gave his character very dark skin, and an almost Elvis like hairstyle with over-reaching side burns. these were accompanied by a razor thin mustache residing just below an oversized nose. While finding the human version of Apu may seem to be a daunting challenge, artificial intelligence was able to do so in the blink of an eye. Unfortunately, in today’s climate of social justice, his stereotypical character was no longer acceptable and so he was removed from the show.

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