China's National Radio and Television Administration issues classification standards for AI micro-dramas

ME News reports that on June 25 (UTC+8), the National Radio and Television Administration’s Department of Online Audio-Visual Services issued the “Management Guidance (Classification and Tiering Standards for AI Short-form Dramas).” The guidance states that AI technology has been widely applied in the short-form drama sector, enhancing operational efficiency, expanding creative boundaries, empowering industry development, and significantly reducing production costs. To further implement the National Radio and Television Administration’s requirements regarding the classification and tiered management of short-form dramas and to promote their healthy development, the following classification and tiering standards for AI short-form dramas are hereby advised: AI short-form dramas with an investment of RMB 800,000 or more, or those whose main plots involve sensitive topics such as politics, military affairs, diplomacy, national security, united front work, ethnicity, religion, judiciary, or public security, shall be managed as “Key Short-form Dramas.” AI short-form dramas with an investment between RMB 300,000 (inclusive) and RMB 800,000, and featuring general themes, shall be managed as “Ordinary Short-form Dramas.” AI short-form dramas with an investment below RMB 300,000 and featuring general themes shall be managed as “Other Short-form Dramas.” This standard shall take effect on July 1, 2026. (Xinhua) (Source: BlockBeats)