The Japanese government announced an initiative to combat piracy of anime and manga, using artificial intelligence (AI). Japan's Cultural Affairs Agency invested around 300 million yen (approximately $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 means that rights holders will be able to request the removal of pirated material more quickly. Agency representatives say the technology will overcome limitations of human monitoring, which tends to be 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. Additionally, technologies such as WEBTOON's Toon Radar and invisible watermarks have helped track content leaks.
Anime piracy sites shut down
Thus, in the Latin American scenario, 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 advances, concerns are emerging about potential AI flaws that could harm legitimate users. Finally, the industry is now seeking to balance copyright protection with the digital rights of internet users.
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Source: NHK
