AI Company Lets Kids Create Customized Books, Videos and More
By Movieguide® Contributor
A new AI-based media platform will give kids the opportunity to create their own magical stories.
Magic Story “is targeting children with its customized books, animated videos, read-aloud digital stories, and music,” Venture Beat reported.
“Stories have the power to transform how children see themselves and the world. By enabling children to be heroes in their own stories, we provide parents with content that nurtures confidence and growth,” said Ober, the company’s CEO. “Magic Story is more than entertainment; it’s a tool to unlock each child’s potential.”
Ober created Magic Story as a way to prepare his daughters for the world around them.
“My biggest fear is not preparing them for what the future holds. Every day, I’m reminded of the challenges posed by digital junk food and the toxicity of social media,” he explained. “My co-founder Alex and I share a passion for the intersection of creativity and technology.”
Hawkins added, “Magic Story empowers families by bringing Hollywood-quality storytelling into their homes. Our ethical use of AI enables personalized adventures that encourage ‘mental rehearsal,’ helping children visualize overcoming challenges and building positive self-belief.”
Ober and Hawkins put their backgrounds in 3D animation, digital art and AI to use to bring “Hollywood-level production to families worldwide.”
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They also have safety practices in place.
“To ensure safety and appropriateness for children, we’ve implemented a sandbox approach within the Magic Story universe, which significantly reduces any risk of harmful content upfront,” Ober added. “On the backend, we have AI safety and quality control layers, supported by human safety and quality control teams. Trust and safety are core pillars of our brand, and we take them very seriously.”
Magic Story currently offers 24 stories which are available as hardcover or softcover books or through the company’s app.
They also offer a membership option which includes “1 digital story each month – personalized to your child, Exclusive discounts on book printing, and Magic Story’s music collection and classic stories.”
The first 30 days are free, and it’s $14.99 per month after that.
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