"Actor Li Jiao expressed his frustration, stating, 'It's like it was raining, and then suddenly the rain stopped,' referring to the drying up of available roles in the industry due to AI advancements."
"Microdrama director Wang Yushun acknowledged the extensive use of AI in his work, lamenting the layoffs of employees and the declining demand for live-action productions as a result of the shift towards AI-generated content."
ByteDance's Seedance AI tool has generated realistic videos, causing concern in Hollywood and China about the impact of AI on creativity. The rise of AI-generated microdramas has led to a surge in production, with 50,000 new clips added to Douyin in March alone. This industry is projected to exceed $16.5 billion by year-end. Actors and directors express worries over job availability and the unlicensed use of their likenesses, with some attributing layoffs to the AI hype and reduced demand for traditional productions.
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