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AI Video Is Reshaping China’s Short-Drama Economy and Labor Market
Key Takeaways
- The supplied report says 95 percent of China's Q1 2026 short dramas were AI-generated.
- AI video production costs were cited at about $90 to $120 per minute, far below prior human-led costs.
- Some performers are reportedly being asked to provide voice and likeness data before being replaced.
- Rising labor disputes suggest regulation and contracts are lagging behind commercial AI adoption.
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DT Editorial Team··via the-decoder.com