Gruffalo illustrator warns AI image rise threatens creative industries

Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo, expressed concern over the proliferation of AI-generated images, calling the trend 'worrying' for artists. The statement, made in a BBC interview with author Julia Donaldson, reflects growing unease in creative sectors about AI's impact on livelihoods and originality. The development signals potential policy or legal pushback, though no concrete action is announced.