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Story summary
- Chinese companies produce AI-generated microdramas for about $30 a minute, removing the need for cameras, crews, or human actors.
- Seedance 2.0, launched in February by TikTok’s Chinese parent, powers rapid clip creation.
- In March, nearly 50,000 AI-generated microdramas were uploaded to Douyin, matching the platform’s total for 2025.
- State media projects the AI microdrama market to exceed $3 billion this year within a $14 billion sector, while actors protest job losses.
