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Compute Limits, Bottlenecks Hamper Generative Video AI

6/17/2026

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Yan Yijun, MiniMax vice president, called compute the core of generative video AI at the SIFFORUM panel.
Li Tingwei, Bauhinia Films chief executive, warned full-length production creates a distribution bottleneck.
Nina Zheng, ASUS China deputy GM, said directors need a more obedient AI for precise aesthetics.
Huang Jianxin, film director and Xiamen University dean, said artistic edge cases limit full automation and noted AI directing assistants specialize in prompt engineering.

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Yan Yijun, MiniMax vice president, called compute the core of generative video AI at the SIFFORUM panel.
Li Tingwei, Bauhinia Films chief executive, warned full-length production creates a distribution bottleneck.
Nina Zheng, ASUS China deputy GM, said directors need a more obedient AI for precise aesthetics.
Huang Jianxin, film director and Xiamen University dean, said artistic edge cases limit full automation and noted AI directing assistants specialize in prompt engineering.