China's AI Revolution: The Dark Side of Ubiquity The Tilly Norwood debacle has faded from view, but its impact on the global media landscape lingers, particularly in China, where AI generated content has reached alarming levels.
Douyin (TikTok) now hosts a platform for AI driven micro dramas, with 89 out of every 100 animation videos created using artificial intelligence in May.
The China Netcasting Services Association reports that 95% of the 128,000 microdramas produced in Q1 2026 were generated by AI.