By 吴甲
Publication Date: 2026-01-23 08:56:00
AI-generated “remix” videos are becoming increasingly popular in China, attracting millions of viewers with humorous and surreal reinterpretations of classic films and TV series. Although the videos are widely viewed as entertaining, they have raised concerns that they could mislead young audiences and violate copyrights.
One of the most controversial examples is artificial intelligence-edited versions of the classic “Journey to the West,” in which the revered Monkey King is transformed into a grotesque caricature that delivers vulgar dialogue. Some AI-altered videos also contain graphic violence and coarse language, causing parents to worry about their children’s understanding of history, cultural values and mental well-being.
A man surnamed Han from Shaanxi province said he was concerned about the influence of such videos on his 10-year-old son. “I’ve read Romance of the Three Kingdoms and watched the 1994 TV series, so I can tell what’s real and what’s fake. But…
