China rushes to win AI race in film and video industry

China’s push to lead the global AI race is increasingly focusing on the film and video industry, according to a report by Gilbert Baldoza. Local governments are stepping in with incentives meant to attract creators and startups, including subsidies, discounted office space, and access to computing resources. The strategy reflects how governments are treating AI not just as a technology race, but as an industry-building effort tied to content production and new media businesses. By lowering early costs and improving computing availability, these measures aim to accelerate development and help Chinese players scale faster in AI-driven filmmaking and video tools.