The Japanese government recently formally requested OpenAI to refrain from infringing on Japanese anime content, which is considered an "irreplaceable treasure."Report the newsAt a press conference, Minister of AI and Intellectual Property, Minoru Jonouchi, stated: "We have asked OpenAI not to engage in any actions that could constitute copyright infringement. Anime and manga are irreplaceable treasures that we can be proud of and share with the world."
Sora 2 sparks copyright controversy
OpenAI launched on October 1Gravel 2The AI video social platform can generate up to 20 seconds of 1080p resolution video content with sound. OpenAI also provides an application using Sora 2 technology to generate diverse videos similar to TikTok's style. This has led to many users using Sora 2 to generate copyrighted content from well-known works such as "Dragon Ball" and "Pokémon", which has caused considerable controversy.
Japan strikes a balance between AI development and copyright protection
Japan is currently actively developing artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and government agencies have proposed relevant AI-related regulations. The AI Promotion Act aims to promote AI applications as an engine of economic growth and also establishes guidelines for copyright infringement. While there are still some gray areas in the current enforcement of AI applications, it is clear that the Japanese government is striving to better understand relevant regulations, especially as AI technology gradually impacts the animation industry, a representative of the country's characteristics, prompting the Japanese government to take such issues more seriously.
"Japan has a responsibility to take a leading role in developing rules related to AI and copyright, precisely because we are a country that creates anime, games, and music," said member of parliament Akihisa Shiozaki on his blog.
OpenAI's response and industry trends
OpenAI has recently contacted several companies to provide their content materials.Excluded from Sora 2 training materialsThe new process also requires film companies and other content owners to clearly inform OpenAI which copyrighted material must be excluded. It is not yet clear which Japanese companies OpenAI has contacted or whether they have opted out of the training program.
This incident highlights the tension between the rapid development of AI technology and the protection of the rights of content creators, particularly in the context of the anime industry, a key pillar of Japanese cultural exports. As AI's ability to generate content continues to grow, how to protect intellectual property rights without hindering technological innovation has become a critical global issue.
