The State Administration of Radio and Television released classification and tiering standards for AI-generated short dramas.

According to Mars Finance, the State Administration of Radio and Television's Network Audiovisual Department issued a "Management Guidelines (Classification and Tiering Standards for AI Micro-Dramas)" on June 25. The guidelines state that the widespread application of artificial intelligence technology in the micro-drama field has improved work efficiency, expanded creative boundaries, and empowered industry development, while significantly reducing production costs. To further implement the State Administration of Radio and Television's requirements for the classification and tiering management of micro-dramas and promote their healthy development, the following classification and tiering standards for AI micro-dramas are hereby proposed: AI micro-dramas with an investment of 800,000 yuan or more, or whose main plot involves special themes such as politics, military affairs, diplomacy, national security, united front work, ethnicity, religion, justice, and public security, will be managed as "Key Micro-Dramas." AI micro-dramas with an investment between 300,000 yuan (inclusive) and 800,000 yuan and of general theme will be managed as "Ordinary Micro-Dramas." AI micro-dramas with an investment of less than 300,000 yuan and of general theme will be managed as "Other Micro-Dramas." These standards will take effect on July 1, 2026. (Cailian Press)