In fact, an agency signed an exclusive contract with an AI actor.
According to the Chinese media Pengmen Shinmun, Chinese production company Yaocer Media has signed exclusive contracts with AI actors Lin Xiyan and Chin Ling Wei. It will operate in a way that acts like a real actor, which is interpreted as a signal that AI actors enter the popular culture and art market in earnest.
He is an AI actor that the industry has been paying attention to in that he lowers production costs and allows controlling without schedule or risk. There have been cases where AI technology is used to make movies or dramas, but there has been no exclusive contract with AI actors at the forefront. However, viewers feel uncomfortable about their appearance. Viewers pointed out that their faces look like a mixture of many famous actors’ features. Rejection of the two actors’ faces quickly spread as reactions such as “familiar but uncomfortable” and “They resemble actress Soon-ri.”
Already in the industry, rumors have circulated that actors below the main level will be replaced by AI. Some observed that attempts to replace assistant or minor roles with AI have already begun at the filming site.
Yu Jeong-eun, a famous producer and writer, emphasized, “I don’t deny AI, but AI cannot completely replace human acting and feelings for humans.” “AI may be a temporary trend, but talented actors, writers, and directors don’t have to worry,” he said, adding, “You have to adapt to the times and have faith in yourself.”
Contrary to Wijeong’s conviction, there is a growing anxiety that AI is encroaching on the creative field as controversy over copyright infringement such as AI short video and unauthorized use of dubbing continues. Some raise concerns that “the next time could be the entire human creator.”
Online responses were mixed. Some people say that production costs are lower and efficiency is higher, which is positive, while others say that they are taking away their jobs as actors. Controversy continues even as people say that AI looks more awkward and that it is better than acting.
SALLY LEE
US ASIA JOURNAL
