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29 Aug 202617 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH
AI-generated videos are already displacing actors and livestreamers across China's entertainment industry

AI-generated videos are already displacing actors and livestreamers across China's entertainment industry

In China, 95% of the 128,000 short dramas released in Q1 2026 were AI-generated. The Financial Times reports that some actors are being forced to hand over their voice and likeness to AI tools before being fired. AI-related labor disputes are rising rapidly, raising concerns among workers in the entertainment industry. This swift shift towards AI-generated content is fundamentally altering the industry landscape, with actors and livestreamers being displaced.

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