Chinese Actor Loses Work to AI, Turns to Farm Labor
Zhang Xiaolei, known for playing 'bossy president' roles in 200 miniseries, finds AI technology has replaced his acting opportunities.
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A Chinese actor, Zhang Xiaolei, who specialized in playing 'bossy president' roles in 200 miniseries, has become unemployed due to the rise of AI technology and is now working in agriculture.
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AI technology is increasingly being used to generate content, including visual media, which can lead to job displacement for human actors and creators.
A Chinese actor, Zhang Xiaolei, 28, who gained recognition for playing dominant bosses in miniseries, has become unemployed due to the impact of AI technology. To make ends meet, he began working in agriculture in the northwestern province of Qinghai in March, according to Red Star News.
Zhang, who possesses basic dancing skills, was introduced to a miniseries filming crew by a friend at the end of 2023. Since then, he has become a familiar face in Chinese miniseries.
In the 200 productions he starred in, Zhang portrayed a “bossy president,” or “ba zong” in Chinese, in 70 percent of them. This term describes a male character in romantic fiction who is a domineering control freak but shows tenderness only to their lover.
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More actors in similar roles may face job displacement due to AI.
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There may be increased discussion and debate about the ethical implications of AI in creative industries.
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Some actors may seek to retrain or adapt their skills to work alongside AI or in different sectors.
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Açık Sorular
- What specific AI technologies are replacing actors in these miniseries?
- Are there any efforts or organizations advocating for actors displaced by AI?
- What are the long-term prospects for actors in the face of advancing AI?
- How widespread is this trend across the Chinese entertainment industry?
