The Japanese government has announced an initiative to combat anime and manga piracy using artificial intelligence (AI). The Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs has invested approximately 300 million yen (about 2 million dollars) in developing an advanced system capable of identifying and removing illegal content.
system AI will analyze patterns on illegal websites, such as design, advertisements, and content similar to copyrighted works. This will allow copyright holders to request the removal of pirated material more quickly. Agency representatives state that the technology will overcome the limitations of human monitoring, which is usually time-consuming and expensive.
However, companies like Toei Animation and VIZ Media are leading similar efforts, while publishers like Shueisha have resorted to international courts to combat piracy. Furthermore, technologies such as WEBTOON's Toon Radar and invisible watermarks have helped track content leaks.
Anime piracy websites are shut down
Thus, in the Latin American context, the closure of AnimeFénix, one of the largest pirate websites in the region, highlighted the scope of this fight. The closure of the site, which offered a vast collection of anime, reinforces the effectiveness of global strategies after years of operation. Despite the progress, concerns arise about possible AI flaws that could harm legitimate users. Finally, the industry now seeks to balance the protection of copyright with the digital rights of internet users.
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Source: NHK