Core Insights - The rise of AI-generated content (AIGC) technology is transforming the social media landscape, enabling the creation of text, images, and videos, but it is also being misused for generating fake accounts and content [1][5] - A gray market has emerged around the creation and sale of AI-generated accounts, with many tutorials promoting easy and quick methods to gain followers and monetize content [5][9] Group 1: AI Content Generation - AIGC technology allows for the rapid production of engaging content, including videos featuring AI-generated personas that can closely resemble real individuals [3][5] - The process of creating AI-generated content has been simplified to a few steps, enabling users to produce videos in a matter of minutes [5][7] Group 2: Market Dynamics - There is a growing trend of selling AI-generated accounts on trading platforms, with these accounts often being cheaper than traditional accounts [7][9] - Many social media platforms have upgraded their AI content recognition systems to require clear labeling of AI-generated content, although some creators attempt to bypass these regulations [5][7] Group 3: Legal and Regulatory Aspects - The transfer of social media accounts is legally risky, as platforms like Douyin prohibit account sales and transfers, which could lead to liability issues for users [9][10] - New regulations are set to take effect in September 2025, mandating explicit and implicit labeling of AI-generated content to curb misuse and promote responsible AI development [9][10]