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The AI that took their jobs is now renting their faces, for $15

The Next WebPublished Jul 28, 2026

In China, platforms like ActID and New Claw pay individuals $15 to $700 to license their faces for AI-generated microdramas, which dominate the market. This system aims to legally monetize likenesses amid widespread unauthorized AI face use, though legal challenges remain.

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In China, people are renting out their faces to AI
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