Following online backlash, Jorge Gutierrez announced that he will no longer be making the AI series Punky Duck: > My intent was to showcase artists, both new and seasoned, both inside and outside the studios, driving this new tech. My sincerest apology to those I upset. I promise to do better moving forward. Thank you for your patience with me. I will try harder. Punky Duck was one of three animated AI series set to appear on Prime Video as part of Amazon’s GenAI Creators’ Fund. [Link: Filmmaker Jorge Gutierrez Drops Plans for AI-Generated Series Funded by Amazon MGM Studios After Backlash | https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/jorge-gutierrez-drops-out-amazon-mgm-ai-generated-series-backlash-1236762285/ | Variety]

Jorge Gutierrez said he is no longer going to make an AI-generated animated series for Amazon's Prime Video under the company's new initiative to fund AI entertainment projects

"My sincerest apology to those I upset. I promise to do better moving forward,” the ‘Maya and the Three’ filmmaker wrote on social media.

Following online backlash, Jorge Gutierrez announced that he will no longer be making the AI series Punky Duck: > My intent was to showcase artists, both new and seasoned, both…

Jorge Gutierrez said he is no longer making “Punky Duck,” an Amazon MGM Studios’ Gen AI-produced animated series, following widespread backlash after the project was announced.

"Mis más sinceras disculpas a quienes haya ofendido. Prometo mejorar en el futuro. Gracias por su paciencia. Me esforzaré aún más", añadió el mexicano.