Beanbao's PR director responds to allegations of using 150,000 extras' data for bytedance's AI model

On October 28, 2026, Beanbao's PR director Liu Xing addressed rumors that the company had collaborated with Hangzhou to feed the images and voices of 150,000 extras into ByteDance's AI model, calling the claims 'seriously inaccurate.' Liu emphasized that the Hangzhou Film AI Service Platform project aims to build a public digital infrastructure, converting real-world film set assets into high-quality data sets to assist production teams in scene selection and filming. The project is supported by Huoshan Engine, with all data assets owned by Hangzhou or its authorized parties. Liu clarified that no personal data would be used to train ByteDance's AI models. The Hangzhou Film Culture Development Conference, held on October 23, 2026, announced the launch of the 'Hangzhou π' AI platform, focusing on AI-driven film creation across various stages of production. The platform, developed in partnership with Huoshan Engine, is designed to support diverse creative formats, including short films and real-time drama. Liu stressed that any use of individuals' images or voices would require explicit consent, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. The initiative aims to lower the barrier for small film companies to adopt AI technologies, enabling more creators to produce high-quality content efficiently.