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AI IntelligenceAug 29, 2026AI Intelligence
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AI-generated videos are rapidly displacing actors and livestreamers in China's entertainment industry.

According to the Financial Times, 95% of the 128,000 short dramas released in Q1 2026 were AI-generated, and some actors are being forced to hand over their voice and likeness before being fired.

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AI-generated videos are rapidly displacing actors and livestreamers in China's entertainment industry. According to the Financial Times, 95% of the 128,000 short dramas released in Q1 2026 were AI-generated, and some actors are being forced to hand over their voice and likeness before being fired.