China Faces Backlash Over iQIYI AI Actor Database Launch
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- •iQIYI introduced the AI actor database on April 21, 2026, featuring digital recreations of actors.
- •Several actors publicly denied authorizing the use of their likenesses in the AI database.
- •The controversy has generated widespread discussion on social media platforms across China.
- •Concerns have been raised about the lack of clear regulations governing AI-generated digital likenesses in China.
- •No official response from Chinese regulators or iQIYI has been announced as of April 21, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Chinese regulators impose strict rules on AI-generated digital likenesses iQIYI and other streaming platforms would need to obtain explicit consent from actors, potentially limiting the use of AI actors and protecting performers' rights.
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CNChannel News AsiaOutrage in China after streaming site iQIYI debuts AI actor 'database'CNHong Kong Free PressOutrage in China after streaming site iQIYI debuts AI actor ‘database’CNTechNodeiQIYI’s AI Artist Library faces growing storm as actors deny authorizationREGIONALThe Japan TimesOutrage in China after streaming site debuts AI actor ‘database’