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| TF Entertainment Launches Police Case Over Manipulated AI Videos Targeting Wang Lujie. (Credits: Weibo) |
A 16-year-old trainee ended up at the centre of another ugly AI controversy this week after TF Entertainment confirmed it had formally reported the malicious manipulation of content involving trainee Wang Lujie to police.
The agency stated that several videos circulating online had been artificially edited using AI face-swapping and stitched-together footage designed to spread false claims and damaging rumours. In other words, people once again discovered that having advanced technology apparently does not automatically come with advanced common sense.
In its official statement released on 10 May, TF Entertainment described the circulating clips as fabricated content created through malicious editing and digital manipulation.
The agency stressed that the material had no factual basis and accused several online accounts of deliberately distributing harmful content targeting their underage trainee.
According to documents issued by local authorities, the case has now officially entered the investigation stage under allegations connected to malicious editing and spreading false information online.
Police reportedly began handling the complaint around midday on 10 May, with investigators now focusing on accounts across multiple digital platforms believed to be involved in producing and distributing the manipulated videos.
The controversy quickly escalated across Chinese social media after fans revealed how widely the content had spread. Some users claimed the videos had already reached major circulation levels across forums and external platforms, with thousands of interactions and massive view counts.
The situation became so widespread that even casual internet users reportedly began asking unrelated fan communities about the fake clips, proving once again that online rumours travel faster than actual verified information. Unfortunately, digital chaos now seems to arrive with better marketing than most official announcements.
TF Entertainment also urged the public not to repost or engage with unverified content, particularly involving minors.
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| TF Entertainment Files Official Complaint Over Wang Lujie Deepfake Video Circulation |
The agency emphasised the importance of respecting digital ethics and protecting the rights and privacy of underage artists, a statement many observers felt should not even need repeating in 2026.
Yet here everyone is, once again explaining that creating fake explicit videos of minors using AI is, in fact, not normal internet behaviour.
Many fans expressed anger over the targeting of a 16-year-old trainee, calling for stricter punishment against those responsible and demanding stronger legal protection for minors in the entertainment industry.
Others criticised sections of fandom culture for blurring the line between fan content and outright harmful behaviour, arguing that some online communities have become far too comfortable disguising harassment as “creative edits”.
At the same time, some C-netz pointed fingers at social media platforms themselves, questioning why manipulated videos are often allowed to spread for hours before moderation systems react.
Several comments sarcastically noted that platforms somehow manage to detect copyrighted background music within seconds, yet still struggle to identify clearly manipulated harmful content. The internet, apparently, remains extremely efficient at protecting songs but occasionally forgets about actual people.
For now, the investigation remains ongoing, and TF Entertainment says it will continue cooperating with authorities while pursuing accountability against those involved.