Shueisha, a major publisher of manga and a key player in the anime industry, is known for hugely popular series like Dragon Ball, One Piece, My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Demon Slayer, among many others. Recognizing the challenges artificial intelligence poses to creative works – a concern shared by many entertainment companies – Shueisha recently issued a strong warning about potential copyright violations following the release of OpenAI’s Sora AI program.
Shueisha recently addressed the creation of AI-generated videos featuring their characters, spurred by the release of OpenAI’s Sora2. They acknowledge the potential benefits of generative AI for creative expression but firmly oppose its use when it violates copyright or harms the rights of creators. While welcoming advancements in AI, Shueisha emphasizes that this progress shouldn’t come at the expense of respecting the work and rights of authors and artists who dedicate themselves to their creations. They are concerned about the recent surge of videos online that infringe on the copyrights of their anime and characters.
Shonen Jump Vs. A.I.
Shonen Jump’s creators are strongly warning OpenAI that they’ll take serious action if copyright violations continue. They argue that simply allowing content to be excluded from AI training isn’t enough. They want AI companies to actively prevent infringement and compensate creators for any unauthorized use of their work. They believe that without legal protections and a broader national response, the content creation industry will suffer.
Shueisha concluded its statement by emphasizing that it will firmly address any infringement of its copyrights, whether committed using AI or other methods. The company also plans to collaborate with copyright owners and industry groups to foster a healthy and lasting creative ecosystem. – Shueisha Inc.
Shueisha isn’t the only Japanese group raising concerns about artificial intelligence. Earlier in 2024, the Nippon Anime and Film Culture Association (NAFCA) voiced similar worries, stating that AI could make it hard for anime creators to be fairly compensated. NAFCA explained that if AI is used to create new works – for example, a character combining elements from Doraemon, Gundam, and Son Goku – they wouldn’t be interested in projects where revenue is simply paid to use the AI, without sharing profits with the original creators. They emphasized that even if an AI-generated character using many existing designs becomes highly profitable, there’s currently no clear way to fairly distribute the earnings and obtain approval from the creators of those original designs.
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