Archive · 25 Sep 2025
China AI Alters Film Scene, Sparking Debate
In China, a movie called 'Together' was changed using AI.
A scene showing a gay couple's wedding was altered to appear heterosexual.
This was done to follow China's rules about what can be shown in movies.
People noticed the changes and got upset, as they felt the movie was being unfairly changed.
It brought up discussions about how LGBTQ+ themes are treated in Chinese media.
China used AI to change a same-sex wedding scene in 'Together'.
The alteration made the scene appear heterosexual.
Moviegoers noticed the change after screenshots were shared.
This has sparked public criticism.
The action highlights censorship in the film industry.
- Who
- Chinese film censors and viewers
- What
- Used AI to alter a same-sex wedding scene in the movie 'Together'.
- When
- The release in China in September 2025.
- Where
- China
- Why
- To adhere to censorship standards in China.
Critics
Chinese Film Regulators
Film Accuracy
Critics
Object to the AI alteration, seeing it as a distortion.
Chinese Film Regulators
Implements AI alterations to align with regulations.
LGBTQ+ portrayal
Critics
The edit harms the LGBTQ+ community.
Chinese Film Regulators
The edit was implemented to align with regulations and is essential.
- Movie Title
- Together
- Main Actors
- Dave Franco and Alison Brie
- Incident
- AI-altered wedding scene
- Censorship
- Film censorship
- Impacted
- LGBTQ+ Community
Sources
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