Hongguo short drama introduces system for tracing ownership of AI virtual avatars

The Hongguo Short Drama Creator Center has rolled out a new capability called Virtual Avatar Creation and Rights Confirmation for its AI drama platform. This feature is designed to manage complex ownership issues arising in the creation of AI drama virtual avatars, which can stem from real-person authorizations, upstream IP licensing, or original creation. Creators who possess documentation—such as copyright registration certificates—related to their rights or authorizations can now submit the avatar and associated materials to the platform for review. Upon approval, a rights confirmation record is generated to aid in future content usage and risk management. While the platform emphasizes that these records help retain ownership information, the announcement clarifies that they do not serve as an absolute guarantee against all content or rights risks, and adherence to platform rules and laws remains mandatory. This new mechanism offers a structured approach for creators to proactively manage intellectual property in the growing field of AI-generated short drama content.