CCTV on AI-Spoofed Videos vs Fan Edits: The Problem Is the “Spoofing”, Which Erodes Classics and Cultural Roots
State broadcaster CCTV drew the regulatory line between AI-modified videos and fan edits: good fan edits are built on love for the source, while AI spoofs “spoil childhoods” and harm cultural roots. Platforms removed nearly 13,000 violating videos and penalized 30+ accounts in September alone, and the campaign has run under a permanent mechanism since February 2026. Why it matters: this is China’s top media authority setting the narrative for ongoing AI-content governance.
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- IT之家2026-10-24 00:24