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Widespread plagiarism hits the micro-drama industry, with AI able to copy a whole series in minutes. Do original screenwriters earning a few thousand yuan a month still have a future?

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短剧行业出现大量抄袭， AI 几分钟就能抄出一部剧，月薪几千的原创编剧还有未来吗？

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First recorded Sep 15, 2026, 8:34 AM CST · latest Sep 15, 2026, 8:34 AM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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