Japan Confronts OpenAI Over AI-Generated Anime Copyright Concerns
Japanese officials have formally asked OpenAI to avoid copyright infringement of anime and manga content through its Sora 2 video generator. The request highlights the tension between AI advancement and protecting cultural treasures that Japan considers globally significant.
Japan’s government has taken a significant stance on artificial intelligence and intellectual property protection, formally requesting that OpenAI prevent its Sora 2 video generator from infringing upon copyrighted anime and manga content. The request specifically addresses what Japanese officials describe as “irreplaceable treasures” of cultural significance that require protection from unauthorized AI reproduction.
