Studio Ghibli, Bandai Namco, and Square Enix Demand OpenAI Halt Use of Copyrighted Characters

Studio Ghibli, Bandai Namco, and Square Enix have requested that OpenAI stop using their copyrighted characters in training the Sora 2 model. The companies took this action after the AI generated content featuring their protected characters. In response, OpenAI has announced plans to revise its opt-out policy to allow rights holders to request the removal of their materials. However, the Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) insists that this approach still violates Japanese law, which mandates prior authorization for any usage of copyrighted works. For more details, visit the report on The Verge.