The Japanese government has made an official call to openai To prevent copyright infringements related to your technology Sora 2. The measure arises after growing concern about the use of characters from Anime and video games in videos generated with artificial intelligence.
Japan calls on OpenAI to avoid misuse of anime and video game characters
During a cabinet conference, Minoru Kiuchi, Minister of State for the Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence Strategy, confirmed that the Government Intellectual Property Strategy Office sent a formal notification to the company.
Kiuchi rated the anime and manga as “Irreplaceable treasures that Japan shares with the world”. In addition, he emphasized the need to protect them from misuse.
Along the same lines, Minister Digital Masaaki Taira He expressed his confidence that openai cooperate voluntarily. However, he warned that the government could resort to the AI promotion law if the company does not respond favorably.
This law, which entered into force September 1, 2025, It seeks to make Japan the country more friendly with the development of artificial intelligence, but it also establishes Principles against the misuse of technology. Article 16 allows the Government to investigate cases in which citizen rights or interests are violated through the inappropriate use of AI.
The debate has generated political and social reactions. Akihisa Shiozaki, member of the Liberal Democratic Party, noted that the launch of Sora 2 He revived the discussion on copyright and AI, highlighting that Japan has a responsibility to lead the creation of standards in this matter.
For his part, The CEO of open, Sam Altman, He assured in a publication that more specific controls will soon be added for rights holders. They will be able to decide how their characters are used or prevent it completely.
the case between the Japanese government and openai It could set a key precedent in the relationship between artificial intelligence and intellectual property. As the country seeks to protect its cultural legacy, the technology industry faces the challenge of balancing innovation with respect for creative rights. For now, the future of Sora 2 in Japan will depend on how far you are willing to cooperate openai at this delicate point between technology and intellectual property.
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