Teacher Liu, I saw a news story saying actor Hao Lei said 90% of today’s actors could be replaced by AI. Is that true?

What she said makes sense. AI-made short dramas are becoming more common now. One drama aired 20 episodes before viewers realized the second female lead was AI!

Wow, that’s amazing! But… didn’t it feel strange while watching?

Many people didn’t notice. Also, an AI short drama costs only 500 yuan per episode, while a live-action drama costs more than 10,000 yuan. The difference is huge.

The price gap is that big! Then what will real actors do? Are some already unable to find work?

Yes, many ordinary actors are getting fewer and fewer roles. But actors with real acting skills have actually seen their pay rise by 300%.

So talented people don’t need to worry? Then what is the biggest difference between AI and real actors?

Actor Feng Yuanzheng put it very well: “AI’s tears are drawn, but real people’s tears have warmth and flavor.” That really moved me.

Really! When I watch palace dramas, the most touching moments are always the real emotions in the actors’ eyes. AI must find that hard to achieve.

Exactly. Technology can imitate form, but emotional resonance between people is the true soul of art.