The Japanese government has announced an initiative to combat anime and manga piracy using artificial intelligence (AI). Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs has invested approximately 300 million yen (approximately US$2 million) in developing an advanced system capable of identifying and removing illegal content.
AI system will analyze patterns on illegal websites , such as design, advertisements, and content similar to protected works. This will allow rights holders to request the removal of pirated material more quickly. Agency representatives claim that the technology will overcome the limitations of human monitoring, which is often time-consuming and expensive.
However, companies like Toei Animation and VIZ Media are leading similar efforts, while publishers like Shueisha have turned to international courts to combat piracy. Furthermore, technologies like WEBTOON's Toon Radar and invisible watermarks have helped track content leaks.
Anime piracy sites shut down
Thus, in Latin America, the closure of AnimeFénix, one of the largest pirate sites 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 advances, concerns arise about potential AI flaws that could harm legitimate users. Finally, the industry now seeks to balance copyright protection with the digital rights of internet users.
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Source: NHK
