GITNUXREPORT 2026

Av Production Industry Statistics

The global adult video industry is large, growing, and shifting to online streaming.

Alexander Schmidt

Research Analyst specializing in technology and digital transformation trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Global AV porn viewing hours reached 15.4 billion in 2023 on major sites.

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78% of global internet users aged 18-49 consumed AV monthly in 2023.

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U.S. males aged 18-34 spent average 10.5 hours/week on AV in 2022.

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Women accounted for 35% of AV viewers worldwide in 2023.

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Mobile devices drove 72% of AV consumption in 2023.

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Average AV session length was 9 minutes 42 seconds in 2023.

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42% of AV searches were for amateur content in 2023.

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Gen Z (18-24) represented 28% of global AV audience in 2023.

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Peak AV viewing hours were 2-4 AM in 85% of countries in 2023.

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VR AV adoption among consumers hit 12% in 2023.

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65 million daily AV site visits in U.S. alone in 2023.

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Lesbian category was top for female viewers at 38% in 2023.

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International AV content consumption crossed borders 55% of time in 2023.

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Subscription retention rate in AV platforms averaged 62% in 2023.

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24% of married couples watched AV together weekly in 2022 survey.

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Hentai AV views surged 40% among Western audiences in 2023.

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Daily active AV users globally: 300 million in 2023.

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Fetish content consumption doubled to 18% of total views in 2023.

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Live streaming AV peaked at 1.2 million concurrent viewers in 2023.

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52% of AV consumers used ad-blockers in 2023.

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The AV industry employed 150,000 full-time workers globally in 2023.

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U.S. AV performers numbered 25,000 active in 2022, with 60% female.

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Japan had 8,000 registered AV actresses in 2023.

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Webcam models worldwide exceeded 500,000 in 2023.

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AV directors and producers totaled 12,000 in the U.S. in 2022.

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Global AV support staff (tech, marketing) reached 75,000 in 2023.

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OnlyFans creators in AV space numbered 3 million in 2023.

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Average AV performer salary in U.S. was $45,000 annually in 2023.

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Europe employed 30,000 in AV production roles in 2022.

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40% of AV workers were freelancers in 2023 globally.

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Top 1% AV earners made over $1 million yearly in 2023.

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AV industry union membership grew to 5,000 in U.S. by 2023.

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Turnover rate among AV performers was 35% annually in 2022.

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Marketing specialists in AV numbered 10,000 worldwide in 2023.

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Legal and compliance staff in AV firms totaled 4,500 in 2023.

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Tech crew for AV shoots averaged 20 per production in U.S. 2023.

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25% of AV employees were over 40 years old in 2023.

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The global AV production industry generated $97 billion in revenue in 2023, with North America contributing 45% of the total.

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In 2022, the U.S. AV market alone reached $15.2 billion, driven by subscription-based platforms.

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Asia-Pacific AV industry revenue grew by 12.4% year-over-year in 2023, totaling $28.7 billion.

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Direct-to-consumer AV sales accounted for 32% of industry revenue in 2023, equating to $31 billion globally.

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The European AV market was valued at $18.9 billion in 2022, with Germany leading at 22% share.

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AV production studios in Japan reported ¥450 billion ($3.2 billion USD) in 2023 revenue from domestic sales.

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Online streaming services captured 68% of AV market revenue worldwide in 2023, up from 55% in 2020.

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The VR AV segment generated $1.4 billion in 2023, representing 1.4% of total industry revenue.

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U.S. AV retail store sales declined to $1.2 billion in 2022, a 15% drop from 2021.

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Latin American AV market size hit $4.5 billion in 2023, with Brazil at 40% regional share.

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Global AV industry profit margins averaged 22.5% in 2023 for top producers.

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Subscription AV platforms like OnlyFans contributed $6.8 billion to industry revenue in 2023.

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The AV webcam sector earned $2.1 billion globally in 2022.

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China's underground AV market estimated at $10 billion annually in 2023.

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AV merchandise licensing added $750 million to global revenue in 2023.

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U.S. AV production costs averaged $250,000 per feature film in 2023.

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Top 10 AV studios controlled 65% of U.S. market revenue in 2022 ($9.8 billion).

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Global AV ad revenue from tube sites reached $4.2 billion in 2023.

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Indian AV market grew to $1.8 billion in 2023 despite legal restrictions.

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AV industry R&D spending totaled $1.2 billion worldwide in 2023.

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In 2023, the AV production industry released 1.2 million new videos worldwide, averaging 3,288 per day.

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U.S. studios produced 45,000 feature-length AV films in 2022.

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Japanese AV industry output 12,000 titles annually in 2023, with 80% being original content.

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Global AV scene production hit 15 million individual scenes in 2023.

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Europe produced 250,000 hours of AV content in 2022.

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Amateur AV uploads to major platforms exceeded 500,000 per month in 2023.

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VR AV titles numbered 5,200 globally by end of 2023.

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U.S. gonzo-style AV productions accounted for 60% of total output in 2023 (72,000 videos).

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Mobile-optimized AV content production rose 25% to 800,000 clips in 2023.

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International co-productions in AV reached 8,500 projects in 2023.

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4K UHD AV releases totaled 120,000 worldwide in 2023.

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Custom AV commissions via platforms hit 1.5 million in 2023.

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Brazilian AV industry produced 15,000 titles in 2023.

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Animated hentai AV output was 4,200 episodes in 2023.

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Live cam show recordings archived 2 million hours in 2023.

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Fetish-specific AV content surged to 300,000 videos in 2023.

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Remastered classic AV releases numbered 10,000 in 2023.

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Short-form AV clips (under 5 min) dominated with 900,000 uploads in 2023.

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AI-generated AV content adoption reached 15% of new productions in 2023.

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Blockchain for AV payments processed $500 million in transactions in 2023.

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5G networks boosted AV streaming quality for 40% of users in 2023.

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Deepfake detection tools implemented in 70% of major AV sites by 2023.

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AR filters in live AV cams used by 25% of models in 2023.

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Cloud storage for AV libraries expanded to 50 petabytes globally in 2023.

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NFT AV collectibles sold for $120 million in 2023.

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Machine learning personalized 85% of AV recommendations in 2023.

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8K AV content production tripled to 2,500 titles in 2023.

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Biometric age verification adopted by 45% of platforms in 2023.

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Metaverse AV events hosted 10 million virtual attendees in 2023.

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Edge computing reduced AV latency by 60% for live streams in 2023.

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Quantum encryption trials for AV data security began in 15 studios 2023.

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Interactive AV with choose-your-adventure format hit 50,000 scenes in 2023.

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Drone filming used in 20% of outdoor AV shoots in 2023.

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Voice AI dubbing localized 30% of AV content in 2023.

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Haptic feedback devices paired with AV grew sales 150% in 2023.

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Federated learning improved AV content moderation accuracy to 92% in 2023.

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Web3 decentralized AV platforms launched 200 new sites in 2023.

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360-degree video stabilized for 80% of VR AV in 2023.

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From the $31 billion directly purchased by viewers to the 1.2 million videos produced worldwide in a single year, the adult video production industry is not just a cultural fixture but a complex, globe-spanning economic engine of surprising scale and technological innovation.

Key Takeaways

The global AV production industry generated $97 billion in revenue in 2023, with North America contributing 45% of the total.
In 2022, the U.S. AV market alone reached $15.2 billion, driven by subscription-based platforms.
Asia-Pacific AV industry revenue grew by 12.4% year-over-year in 2023, totaling $28.7 billion.
In 2023, the AV production industry released 1.2 million new videos worldwide, averaging 3,288 per day.
U.S. studios produced 45,000 feature-length AV films in 2022.
Japanese AV industry output 12,000 titles annually in 2023, with 80% being original content.
The AV industry employed 150,000 full-time workers globally in 2023.
U.S. AV performers numbered 25,000 active in 2022, with 60% female.
Japan had 8,000 registered AV actresses in 2023.
Global AV porn viewing hours reached 15.4 billion in 2023 on major sites.
78% of global internet users aged 18-49 consumed AV monthly in 2023.
U.S. males aged 18-34 spent average 10.5 hours/week on AV in 2022.
AI-generated AV content adoption reached 15% of new productions in 2023.
Blockchain for AV payments processed $500 million in transactions in 2023.
5G networks boosted AV streaming quality for 40% of users in 2023.

The global adult video industry is large, growing, and shifting to online streaming.

Audience and Consumption

Global AV porn viewing hours reached 15.4 billion in 2023 on major sites.
78% of global internet users aged 18-49 consumed AV monthly in 2023.
U.S. males aged 18-34 spent average 10.5 hours/week on AV in 2022.
Women accounted for 35% of AV viewers worldwide in 2023.
Mobile devices drove 72% of AV consumption in 2023.
Average AV session length was 9 minutes 42 seconds in 2023.
42% of AV searches were for amateur content in 2023.
Gen Z (18-24) represented 28% of global AV audience in 2023.
Peak AV viewing hours were 2-4 AM in 85% of countries in 2023.
VR AV adoption among consumers hit 12% in 2023.
65 million daily AV site visits in U.S. alone in 2023.
Lesbian category was top for female viewers at 38% in 2023.
International AV content consumption crossed borders 55% of time in 2023.
Subscription retention rate in AV platforms averaged 62% in 2023.
24% of married couples watched AV together weekly in 2022 survey.
Hentai AV views surged 40% among Western audiences in 2023.
Daily active AV users globally: 300 million in 2023.
Fetish content consumption doubled to 18% of total views in 2023.
Live streaming AV peaked at 1.2 million concurrent viewers in 2023.
52% of AV consumers used ad-blockers in 2023.

Audience and Consumption Interpretation

While the data paints a picture of a nearly universal, insomnia-curing, ad-blocking hobby that has us all curiously crossing international borders at 3 AM, it also quietly reveals a market evolving from a solitary male stereotype toward a more diverse, engaged, and technologically adventurous mainstream.

Employment and Labor

The AV industry employed 150,000 full-time workers globally in 2023.
U.S. AV performers numbered 25,000 active in 2022, with 60% female.
Japan had 8,000 registered AV actresses in 2023.
Webcam models worldwide exceeded 500,000 in 2023.
AV directors and producers totaled 12,000 in the U.S. in 2022.
Global AV support staff (tech, marketing) reached 75,000 in 2023.
OnlyFans creators in AV space numbered 3 million in 2023.
Average AV performer salary in U.S. was $45,000 annually in 2023.
Europe employed 30,000 in AV production roles in 2022.
40% of AV workers were freelancers in 2023 globally.
Top 1% AV earners made over $1 million yearly in 2023.
AV industry union membership grew to 5,000 in U.S. by 2023.
Turnover rate among AV performers was 35% annually in 2022.
Marketing specialists in AV numbered 10,000 worldwide in 2023.
Legal and compliance staff in AV firms totaled 4,500 in 2023.
Tech crew for AV shoots averaged 20 per production in U.S. 2023.
25% of AV employees were over 40 years old in 2023.

Employment and Labor Interpretation

The adult video industry is a vast and surprisingly structured global enterprise, where a tiny, elite tier of millionaires sits atop a sprawling pyramid of hundreds of thousands of performers, creators, and essential support staff, all navigating high turnover and a pervasive freelance hustle.

Market Revenue and Size

The global AV production industry generated $97 billion in revenue in 2023, with North America contributing 45% of the total.
In 2022, the U.S. AV market alone reached $15.2 billion, driven by subscription-based platforms.
Asia-Pacific AV industry revenue grew by 12.4% year-over-year in 2023, totaling $28.7 billion.
Direct-to-consumer AV sales accounted for 32% of industry revenue in 2023, equating to $31 billion globally.
The European AV market was valued at $18.9 billion in 2022, with Germany leading at 22% share.
AV production studios in Japan reported ¥450 billion ($3.2 billion USD) in 2023 revenue from domestic sales.
Online streaming services captured 68% of AV market revenue worldwide in 2023, up from 55% in 2020.
The VR AV segment generated $1.4 billion in 2023, representing 1.4% of total industry revenue.
U.S. AV retail store sales declined to $1.2 billion in 2022, a 15% drop from 2021.
Latin American AV market size hit $4.5 billion in 2023, with Brazil at 40% regional share.
Global AV industry profit margins averaged 22.5% in 2023 for top producers.
Subscription AV platforms like OnlyFans contributed $6.8 billion to industry revenue in 2023.
The AV webcam sector earned $2.1 billion globally in 2022.
China's underground AV market estimated at $10 billion annually in 2023.
AV merchandise licensing added $750 million to global revenue in 2023.
U.S. AV production costs averaged $250,000 per feature film in 2023.
Top 10 AV studios controlled 65% of U.S. market revenue in 2022 ($9.8 billion).
Global AV ad revenue from tube sites reached $4.2 billion in 2023.
Indian AV market grew to $1.8 billion in 2023 despite legal restrictions.
AV industry R&D spending totaled $1.2 billion worldwide in 2023.

Market Revenue and Size Interpretation

While North America still writes the biggest checks, the global AV industry is a tale of streaming subscriptions quietly conquering the world, direct-to-consumer sales flourishing, and traditional retail stores withering on the vine, all while Asia-Pacific growth and underground markets prove that where there's a will—legal or otherwise—there's a very profitable way.

Production Volumes

In 2023, the AV production industry released 1.2 million new videos worldwide, averaging 3,288 per day.
U.S. studios produced 45,000 feature-length AV films in 2022.
Japanese AV industry output 12,000 titles annually in 2023, with 80% being original content.
Global AV scene production hit 15 million individual scenes in 2023.
Europe produced 250,000 hours of AV content in 2022.
Amateur AV uploads to major platforms exceeded 500,000 per month in 2023.
VR AV titles numbered 5,200 globally by end of 2023.
U.S. gonzo-style AV productions accounted for 60% of total output in 2023 (72,000 videos).
Mobile-optimized AV content production rose 25% to 800,000 clips in 2023.
International co-productions in AV reached 8,500 projects in 2023.
4K UHD AV releases totaled 120,000 worldwide in 2023.
Custom AV commissions via platforms hit 1.5 million in 2023.
Brazilian AV industry produced 15,000 titles in 2023.
Animated hentai AV output was 4,200 episodes in 2023.
Live cam show recordings archived 2 million hours in 2023.
Fetish-specific AV content surged to 300,000 videos in 2023.
Remastered classic AV releases numbered 10,000 in 2023.
Short-form AV clips (under 5 min) dominated with 900,000 uploads in 2023.

Production Volumes Interpretation

The sheer volume of new AV content released last year, from thousands of feature films to millions of custom clips, proves that while the industry may be called 'adult', it operates with the prolific, data-driven seriousness of a Fortune 500 factory.

Technology and Innovation

AI-generated AV content adoption reached 15% of new productions in 2023.
Blockchain for AV payments processed $500 million in transactions in 2023.
5G networks boosted AV streaming quality for 40% of users in 2023.
Deepfake detection tools implemented in 70% of major AV sites by 2023.
AR filters in live AV cams used by 25% of models in 2023.
Cloud storage for AV libraries expanded to 50 petabytes globally in 2023.
NFT AV collectibles sold for $120 million in 2023.
Machine learning personalized 85% of AV recommendations in 2023.
8K AV content production tripled to 2,500 titles in 2023.
Biometric age verification adopted by 45% of platforms in 2023.
Metaverse AV events hosted 10 million virtual attendees in 2023.
Edge computing reduced AV latency by 60% for live streams in 2023.
Quantum encryption trials for AV data security began in 15 studios 2023.
Interactive AV with choose-your-adventure format hit 50,000 scenes in 2023.
Drone filming used in 20% of outdoor AV shoots in 2023.
Voice AI dubbing localized 30% of AV content in 2023.
Haptic feedback devices paired with AV grew sales 150% in 2023.
Federated learning improved AV content moderation accuracy to 92% in 2023.
Web3 decentralized AV platforms launched 200 new sites in 2023.
360-degree video stabilized for 80% of VR AV in 2023.

Technology and Innovation Interpretation

In 2023, the AV industry, now armed with deepfake detectives and quantum locks, trained its algorithms to feed us a crisper, more personal, and occasionally airborne stream of content while quietly building a parallel, blockchain-powered universe for creators to sell it from.

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