95% of Chinese Short Dramas Are AI-Generated, Production Costs Drop 10x

gorkem · x · 2026-08-31

According to the Financial Times, AI-generated short-form content is replacing traditional media in China. Data shows 95% of short dramas are now AI-generated, with production costs dropping by 10x. Creating a 3-5 minute video previously took 5 people 3 months but now requires just 1 person for 2 days. This trend is expected to take hold in the West soon.

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