"Irreplaceable Treasures": Japan Formally Urges OpenAI to Protect Anime, Manga IPs from Sora 2

SummaryJapan appealed to OpenAI to prevent Sora 2 from infringing on Japanese IP, calling anime and manga "irreplaceable treasures"The request follows viral Sora 2 clips mimicking hit anime and manga characters and stylesOfficials hinted at using the AI Promotion Act if voluntary compliance fails, while OpenAI explores revenue sharingJapan formally urged Sora 2s creators OpenAI to avoid conduct that could infringe Japanese IP. The request was made after Sora 2 clips mimicking hit anime a...