We are already seeing the rise of "virtual YouTubers" (VTubers) speaking Bahasa Indonesia. Soon, AI dubbing will allow popular videos from Surabaya to be instantly dubbed into English or Mandarin, expanding the market.
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: Channels like Tara Arts and Gema are widely cited for their entertaining gaming and comedy content.