AI · 1h ago
Chinese Platforms Pay People to License Faces for AI Dramas
New platforms in China are paying individuals to license their likeness for AI-generated microdramas and advertisements. This creates a marketplace for biometric identity, where people rent out their faces for digital performances. The trend raises questions about consent and ownership of personal data in AI-generated content.
Meridian48 take
The face-licensing model highlights a growing tension between monetizing biometric data and the long-term risks of losing control over one's digital identity.
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