エンタメ｜無断使用のAI生成画像、4万件超え / Entertainment | Over 40,000 instances of unauthorized use of AI-generated images

Summary

According to recent research, over 40,000 images and videos have been identified in just two months that unlawfully utilize the likenesses and voices of Japanese celebrities and voice actors through generative AI.

This phenomenon began in late June of last year, and total views have reached approximately 335 million. The estimated economic loss is between 2 billion and 4.5 billion yen, highlighting the societal issues arising from the impact of generative AI.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: Recently, it seems that unauthorized use of celebrities’ likenesses and voices through generative AI has become a problem.
Chako: Wow, has that many cases been found?
Log: Yeah, over 40,000 cases in just two months.
Chako: That’s amazing! How much of a loss does that translate to?
Log: The estimated economic loss is said to be between 2 billion and 4.5 billion yen.
Navi: This issue is very important when considering the impact of the evolution of generative AI on society.
Chako: I really think so! Is there any way to address this?

Admin’s Note

This article made me reflect on the impact of the rapid development of generative AI on society. In particular, the issues surrounding the unauthorized use of images and voices will become increasingly important. As Chako mentioned, the interest of the younger generation in these issues could be the first step toward finding a solution. I want to carefully observe how laws and regulations will evolve in the future.