Initiative to integrate AI and Blockchain technology into anime production causes mixed responses in Japan

Japan's AI and blockchain experts have launched the "AnimeChain" initiative, intended to redefine the anime production ecosystem using AI and blockchain technology, causing mixed reactions in the community.
New Japanese AI tool will detect suspicious job listings

Tokyo-based recruitment website operator to introduce a generative AI tool to help detect the increasing number of shady part-time job listings in Japan.
Watch an NPC reality show unfold in this AI-powered life sim

Ememe is an anime-style life sim in which you can "make your own Truman Show" with NPCs, whose words and actions are entirely AI generated.
Japanese game developer Level-5 reveals how they use generative AI like Stable Diffusion

Ni no Kuni and Professor Layton developer Level-5 demonstrate exactly how they use generative AI to assist game development and promotion.
Sega develops “voxel-style 3D monster generation AI” in joint project with Japanese start-up

EQUES Corporation announced the development of a “voxel-style 3D monster generation AI” in a joint project with Sega Corporation on November 7.
Use of “AI actress” in Japanese commercial causes controversy amidst ongoing international strikes in the industry

A Japanese tea company's commercial featuring an AI actress sparks discussion about the ethics of using AI as opposed to human talent. Online users and industry professionals evaluate the pros and cons.
User prompts Bing’s AI to report itself for infringing on Nintendo’s copyrights

Users have been creating all kinds of images with The Bing Image Creator that uses DALL-E 3, including images of copyrighted characters. One Japanese user decided to make a report to Nintendo about the issue, but made the Bing AI write the report.
This new AI anime art generator claims to be “clean,” functioning without stolen art

Emi (Ethereal Master of Illustration) is a free to use AI image generator by Japanese developer AI Picasso that claims to be "clean," avoiding the use of stolen and unauthorized images.
Could AI replace manga artist assistants? AI startup founder shows “16-page manga completed without drawing,” sparking discussion about loss of human jobs

Japanese AI startup founder Takahiro Anno introduced his almost fully automated comic generation process, causing discussion about manga artist’s assistants/apprentices potentially being replaced by AI and other effects the use of generative AI technology may have on Japan’s comic industry.
Orwellian Japanese social media platform “Dystopia” uses AI surveillance and censoring to prevent cyberbullying

Japanese web service developer Soudanbako released the beta version of their new social media platform called Dystopia on September 24 for iOS and Android. The app uses AI to censor offensive phrases and prevent cyberbullying.
Majority of anime industry professionals want the use of AI to be legally regulated

A Nippon Anime & Film Culture Association (NAFCA) survey reveals that over 70% of anime industry professionals would like to have the use of generative AI legally regulated.
Famous Japanese illustrator accused of using AI generated art, proves claims false with evidence

Japanese manga illustrator Rui Araizumi was recently accused of using AI generated art, which they proved false by providing proof of having drawn their artwork by hand.
University in Japan develops AI system to detect students dozing off in class, public wants it used in the National Diet

News of an AI system developed to detect when student doze off during class has been causing waves among the Japanese public, as people question its ethicality. On the other hand, people want the system in the National Diet of Japan.
Saya no Uta AI app that lets you talk to Saya now available for free

The Saya no Uta AI App, based on the original adult suspense horror adventure game Saya no Uta, let's you talk to Saya in Japanese and English.
Japanese otaku-targeted dating app startles users with nightmarish AI-generated ads

Otakoi, a dating app targeted towards otaku men and women, has been gathering attention for the jarring AI-generated images used for advertising the app.
How Shueisha tried to AI-generate every man’s dream girl and why she’s gone

Following an outrage from the public, Shueisha have suspended the sales of their AI-generated pin-up photobook featuring AI gravure idol Satsuki Ai.
Two AI NPCs’ conversation turns uncanny with ChatGPT plugin for RPG Maker MZ

A game developer has used the ChatGPT_APIMZ plugin for RPG Maker MZ to experiment with what it would be like to have two AI NPCs talk to each other.
pixiv to tackle the issue of AI art misuse, imitation, data collection & more

pixiv has announced upcoming policy changes meant to tackle the growing issue of AI art technology misuse within the platform and reduce harm to creators.
Kimono event comes under criticism for AI-generated illustration

An AI-generated illustration used for a kimono event has sparked criticism among Japanese users as the way the kimono is depicted does not follow tradition.
ChatGPT used to make AI-powered interrogation game

Indie game developer released an AI-powered interrogation game that makes use of ChatGPT. Players take the role of a police officer interrogating an AI murder suspect.
AInder is a Tinder-like date sim with AI-generated girls

AInder is a Tinder-like date sim with AI-generated girls. Players use the fictional dating app AInder to look at AI-generated illustrations of girls and decide whether to “Like” or “Nope” them.
pixiv announces its policies on AI art to differentiate between regular posts and AI-generated works

pixiv has announced its policy on AI-generated works. The announcement states, “We have recently witnessed a surge of inquiries regarding artworks in which all or most of the production process is carried out by AI,” and starting in late October, the site plans to implement some changes.