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From Experiment to Community: iQIYI's Two AI Initiatives Spotlight the Human Core of Creation
iQIYI's initiatives engage over 2,600 creators worldwide to blend AI with filmmaking, fostering new storytelling methods and professional AI-powered production skills.
- On Jan. 9, 2026, iQIYI launched two flagship AI programs, integrating AI into production with the Beyond Tools, Toward Teammates competition and the Peter Pau – iQIYI AI Theater Storytelling Lab.
- More than 2,600 creators from over 30 countries joined programs aiming to cultivate professional filmmakers in AI-powered production, bridging artistic vision with emerging technologies.
- Partnering with Google and ByteDance's Volcano Engine, Youxue CHEN said, `For me, the value of AI isn't just about efficiency or lowering costs, it's making the impossible tangible.`
- Selected works are expected to premiere on the iQIYI platform in Q1 2026, with winners and finalists reporting reliable creative methods and Youxue CHEN planning larger AI-powered projects.
- Over the past year, interviews showed creators view AI as an amplifier, not a replacer, with iQIYI's 'Beyond Tools, Toward Teammates' emphasizing collaboration.
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From Experiment to Community: iQIYI's Two AI Initiatives Spotlight the Human Core of Creation
BEIJING, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, is redefining creative collaboration by integrating AI into the heart of content production. Over the past year, the company has continued to turn innovation into practice, launching two…
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