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    Why Chinese actors are being replaced with AI

    Tools like ByteDance’s C-Dance 2.0 are being used to make mini tv series

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    Why Chinese actors are being replaced with AI

    Tools like ByteDance’s C-Dance 2.0 are being used to make mini tv series

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