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

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In China, 95 percent of the 128,000 short dramas released in Q1 2026 were AI-generated. Some actors are being forced to hand over their voice and likeness to AI tools before getting fired, the Financial Times reports. AI-related labor disputes are rising fast. The article AI-generated videos are al…

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  1. 2026-08-29 13:25 · The Decoder
    AI-generated videos are already displacing actors and livestreamers across China's entertainment industry

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