Since last December, a wave of AI-generated videos praising Taiwan has emerged across various YouTube channels. Initially, these videos appear clichéd, showcasing compliments on the kindness and integrity of the Taiwanese people, highlighting Taiwan’s medical progress, and criticizing the moral decline and economic downturn in China. Recently, some channels have begun sharing stories seemingly opposing a potential Chinese invasion and supporting Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. These videos utilize AI-generated personalities to promote Taiwan and fabricate news events that have never occurred. While it is difficult to discern the intent behind these AI-generated videos, many of the videos have gone viral and have even been featured in Chinese-language mainstream media news coverage. 

Since last December, a wave of AI-generated videos praising Taiwan has emerged across various YouTube channels. Initially, these videos appear clichéd, showcasing compliments on the kindness and integrity of the Taiwanese people, highlighting Taiwan’s medical progress, and criticizing the moral decline and economic downturn in China. Recently, some channels have begun sharing stories seemingly opposing a potential Chinese invasion and supporting Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. These videos utilize AI-generated personalities to promote Taiwan and fabricate news events that have never occurred. While it is difficult to discern the intent behind these AI-generated videos, many of the videos have gone viral and have even been featured in Chinese-language mainstream media news coverage. 

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