TechAI fuels rise of ‘one-person crew’ in China’s micro-drama industry

AI tools are allowing individual creators in China’s micro-drama sector to handle writing, video generation and editing tasks once done by full production teams. In the second quarter of 2026, AI-generated shows made up about 64% of releases on major platforms. An expert said one-person crews will likely coexist with industrial teams as competition shifts toward storytelling, aesthetics and creativity.

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CChina News Service★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 02:10Original