The competition in TV software is shifting towards advertising. TV manufacturers are increasingly keen on leveraging TV operating systems (OS) for ad placements and user tracking, leading to bold new strategies such as advertising technology companies launching TV OS and displaying ads on TV screensavers. TCL, as a TV manufacturer, is set to premiere a series of shorts on its free streaming service. This marks the company's new attempt at monetizing TV users and film production, relying on generative AI and targeted advertising.