ByteDance denies AI micro-dramas use over half of China's AI compute

ByteDance has rejected claims that more than half of China's AI computing power is spent producing micro-dramas. The assertion reignited debate in China's tech sector over whether too much AI capacity is being directed at entertainment content.

• ByteDance denies AI micro-dramas consume over 50% of China's AI compute
• The claim revived debate over how China allocates AI resources
• The company did not provide its own compute usage figures