China releases its first fully AI-made feature film, but ticket sales lag
On October 23, Chinese cinemas began screening the AI-made film Sanxingdui: Futuristic Thriller, with ticket sales below expectations. Meanwhile, Fang Taozhi, a Chinese AI actress, is reportedly asking up to $35,000 for advertisements longer than 60 seconds.
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