China's first fully AI-generated feature film opens in cinemas on Friday in what promises to be a tough box-office test for the country's booming tech industry as advance ticket sales lag.Film revenue was approaching 290,000 yuan ($43,425) by Friday evening, and total box-office takings were forecast to reach about 390,000 yuan, much less than the reported production cost, according to Maoyan.
Its the AI marketability paradox: if you can’t be bothered to make it, why should I be bothered to consume it?