# Gong Yu
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Digital Desperation: Inside iQIYI’s High-Stakes Gamble on the 'AI Actor'
iQIYI is facing a severe backlash from top Chinese actors after launching an AI-generated artist library without explicit legal consent. The move is viewed as a desperate attempt to boost the company's valuation ahead of a Hong Kong IPO following a $30 billion collapse in market value.
The Ghost in the Stream: Why iQIYI’s Aggressive AI Pivot is Backfiring
iQIYI CEO Gong Yu’s vision of replacing human actors with AI digital twins has sparked a massive industry backlash, as top stars deny participating in the platform's new asset library. Faced with a 97% valuation collapse and shrinking revenues, the streaming giant is attempting to use AI to slash costs and woo investors ahead of a Hong Kong listing, but risks alienating the talent and audiences essential to its survival.
The Solo Studio: iQIYI’s AI Gambit to Decentralize Chinese Cinema
iQIYI has unveiled 'Na Dou Pro,' an AI-driven suite designed to enable 'one-person film crews' and decentralize professional content creation. This strategic pivot aims to lower production costs and empower independent creators, potentially reshaping the power dynamics of the Chinese entertainment industry.
Digital Doppelgängers: iQIYI’s AI Talent Library Sparks a Rights Revolution in China
iQIYI's launch of an 'AI Artist Library' has sparked a major controversy in China as high-profile actors deny participation and legal experts warn of personality rights violations. The move reflects the streaming giant's attempt to use generative AI to lower production costs amidst financial pressure, even as talent and audiences push back against the commodification of digital likenesses.