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November 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Studio Ghibli, along with other Japanese creators, has expressed concern over OpenAI's use of their content in the development of the Sora 2 AI model. The renowned animation studio, known for films like "Spirited Away" and "My Neighbor Totoro," has joined forces with other major IP holders in Japan to urge OpenAI to cease this practice. They argue that OpenAI's use of their copyrighted material without proper permission or licensing infringes upon their intellectual property rights.
November 4, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Japan's trade group, which includes Studio Ghibli, has sent a letter to OpenAI, urging them to stop using Japanese art, including Studio Ghibli's, to train their Sora 2 AI. This follows warnings from Japanese publishers and companies like Bandai Namco and Square Enix, who also demand that OpenAI cease using their copyrighted content for AI training.