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China Envisions AI, Karaoke and Coffee at Cinemas
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China Envisions AI, Karaoke and Coffee at Cinemas AI agents, karaoke and coffee shops may appear at Chinese cinemas under new guidelines that encourage theaters to expand beyond traditional film screenings. The guidelines, issued by the National Film Administration and the State Administration for Market Regulation, also encourage theaters to open movie-themed merchandise stores, sell licensed products, host art exhibitions and pop-up shops, and turn lobbies or unused screening rooms into...
China Envisions AI, Karaoke and Coffee at Cinemas
AI agents, karaoke and coffee shops may appear at Chinese cinemas under new guidelines that encourage theaters to expand beyond traditional film screenings.
The guidelines, issued by the National Film Administration and the State Administration for Market Regulation, also encourage theaters to open movie-themed merchandise stores, sell licensed products, host art exhibitions and pop-up shops, and turn lobbies or unused screening rooms into spaces for cultural events and retail.