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Japan\u2019s Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA), an organization representing major anime, game and manga publishers in Japan\u2019s content industry, announced<\/a> on October 28 that it has submitted a written request to OpenAI regarding the new video-generating AI model Sora 2. The appeal calls for OpenAI to refrain from training its AI model on content owned by CODA\u2019s member companies without permission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the announcement, the written request was lodged at the demand of CODA\u2019s member companies<\/a>, which include Aniplex, Bandai Namco, Studio Ghibli, Square Enix, Kadokawa and Shueisha among others. CODA says it has confirmed that a large portion of Sora 2\u2019s outputs closely resemble Japanese content or images (including specific, copyrighted works), which is \u201cthe result of using Japanese content as machine learning data.” They warn that the act of copying during the machine learning process itself \u201cmay constitute copyright infringement.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Footage from Sora 2’s official demo video<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Although Sora 2 has an opt-out system in place for copyright holders, CODA argues that under Japan’s copyright laws, prior permission is in principle required for use of copyrighted works. Furthermore, they state that \u201cthere is no system allowing one to avoid liability for infringement through subsequent objections.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apart from asking OpenAI to stop using content without permission, CODA urges the company to \u201crespond sincerely to claims and inquiries from CODA member companies regarding copyright infringement related to Sora 2\u2019s outputs.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related article: <\/strong>\u201cWhy are Disney and Marvel protected, but Japanese IPs aren\u2019t?\u201d OpenAI\u2019s Sora 2 sparks controversy in Japan over infringement concerns<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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