The government of Japan officially requested OpenAI that will stop any possible copyright infringement related to your video generator Sora2after reports of productions that showed characters with a notable resemblance to figures from Japanese anime.
Formal warning from the Japanese government
He Minister of Intellectual Property from Japan, Hideki Jonaiannounced on October 10 that an official request was sent to OpenAI on the 6th, requesting that the company “avoid taking actions that may constitute copyright infringement.”
The request was processed through the Intellectual Property Strategy Office of the Japanese government, which held an online meeting with OpenAI representatives. During the meeting, the Japanese authorities asked the company to “address the concerns expressed by rights holders.”
Response from OpenAI
According to the official report, OpenAI expressed its intention to review Sora2 service following the guidelines previously announced by its CEO, Sam Altmanto adjust the video generation model and prevent possible misuse of the content.
The cultural value of anime and manga
Minister Jonai stressed the importance of protecting intellectual property linked to the Japanese cultural sector, stating that “anime and manga are irreplaceable treasures that continue to captivate the world”. In addition, he assured that the government will act with prudence and respect towards the concerns of creators and national publishers.
So far, OpenAI has not issued an additional public statement on the specific adjustments it will apply to Sora2 in response to the Japanese government's request.
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