Group 1 - The core idea of the news is the launch of the first AI theater in China, "Baodeqi·iQIYI AI Theater," in collaboration with Oscar-winning filmmaker Baodeqi, aimed at exploring AI-generated storytelling and content creation [1][2] - The AI theater will solicit content ideas and teams globally, providing technical support and creative subsidies to creators, with the first batch of AI narrative films expected to be released in Q1 2026 [1] - The initiative includes a selection process where 30 creative teams will receive in-depth guidance from Baodeqi during a 7-day offline training, with 15 teams ultimately receiving production subsidies and technical support [1] Group 2 - iQIYI's Chief Content Officer, Wang Xiaohui, stated that AI-generated content will soon become the mainstream mode of professional content production, although no AI narrative works have been realized in the industry yet [2] - The "Baodeqi·iQIYI AI Theater" aims to pioneer the narrative model and content ecosystem in the AI era, collaborating with new-generation creators to shape future storytelling [2]
爱奇艺官宣国内首个AI剧场