China launches crackdown on ‘vulgar’ AI-altered videos

“China has launched a month-long campaign to crack down on artificial intelligence (AI)-altered videos that ‘distort, parody or vulgarise’ classic Chinese films, television dramas and animated works.”

“Spoof clips that ‘misappropriate and distort Chinese culture’ will be taken down, NRTA said in a statement shared on WeChat on Dec 31.”

“Targets include AI-generated videos based on popular Chinese works like Journey to the West and Romance of the Three Kingdoms – as well as portrayals of ‘exemplary Chinese heroes and figures’.”

” ‘The campaign will also clean up various forms of violent or obscene animated content that adapt characters well-known and loved by children,’ NRTA said, adding that videos which distort perceptions of Chinese history and culture will also be removed, as it could ‘impact cultural identity’.”

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/china-crackdown-campaign-vulgar-ai-videos-5785366/

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