Studio Ghibli vs OpenAI: Japan’s Creators Push Back
Studio Ghibli and other Japanese publishers urge OpenAI to stop training AI on their copyrighted works.
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Studio Ghibli vs OpenAI: Japan’s Creators Push Back
Why Studio Ghibli and Japanese Publishers Want OpenAI to Stop Training on Their Work Studio Ghibli and other top Japanese publishers are demanding that OpenAI stop using their copyrighted creations to train AI models. Japan’s Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA), which represents major creative studios, recently sent a formal request to OpenAI, urging the company to cease using anime, film, and manga content without permission. This growing tension reflects a broader concern over how AI models handle copyrighted art, characters, and storytelling. Image Credits:MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP / Getty Images How OpenAI’s Training Affects Studio Ghibli’s Work The issue intensified after OpenAI released new image and video generation tools capable of mimicking the signature “Ghibli style.” Fans quickly began generating AI images inspired by beloved movies like Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro . Even OpenAI CEO Sam Altman joined the trend by using a “Ghiblified” version of his own photo. H…