The first Kazakh AI-generated cartoon was created for 70,000 tenge

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The Turkistan TV channel created the first Kazakh cartoon, "Guardians of Turkestan," using AI. The idea's author, Gasyr Kuralbay, released the first episode in seven days for 70,000 tenge, spending $100 on a subscription and 20,000 tenge on recording the soundtrack. The project features characters Akpanter, Altynkanat, and Tasbatyr Ata. A second episode is currently in preparation, and the author plans to produce a feature-length film.

The Turkistan TV channel has produced Kazakhstan’s first animation created with artificial intelligence. The cartoon is titled “Guardians of Turkistan,” and the idea’s author is a TV channel employee, Gasyr Kuralbay.

The specialist created the first episode in just seven days and for 70,000 tenge. The subscription to the AI service cost $100, and recording the soundtrack cost 20,000 tenge. A second episode is currently in preparation.

According to the plot, mythological heroes protect Turkistan from dangers and impart values of morality and culture to children. Among the characters are Akpantyr, a brave leopard; Altynqanat, an eagle observer; and Tasbatyr Ata, a wise turtle.

The author plans to produce a feature-length cartoon for theaters.

Source: gov.kz

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