Anime and Manga Are Treasures That Should Be Protected from AI

Protecting Japan's Anime and Manga Culture from AI-Generated Copyright Infringement

Japanese officials have expressed concern that the use of AI tools to generate manga and anime images or videos could infringe copyrights and harm Japan's culture. Minister Minoru Kiuchi specifically urged the government to direct OpenAI to prevent its Sora 2 application from creating copyright-infringing images of Japanese works, which Japanese officials consider invaluable cultural assets. Other Japanese politicians concurred, stating that OpenAI appears to allow users to violate these rules. Parliament member Akihisa Shiozaki suggested that Japan, given the global appeal of its anime, games, and music, should take a leading role in establishing regulations for AI and copyright infringement. OpenAI has stated it attempted to contact creators for permission to use their content but did not specify whether creators responded or how it contacted them. The global popularity of Japanese anime, manga, and video games amplifies the significance of this issue, particularly as AI-generated images increasingly resemble these cherished works.

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