A Japanese cultural heritage protection organization wants to use artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle the problem of manga and anime.
The number of illegal websites offering manga and anime is growing rapidly, with around 1,000 websites distributing these popular genres for free, making them increasingly difficult to detect and remove.
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According to a group of Japanese publishers, most of these websites provide mostly graphic novels for free download, posing a significant challenge for the industry.
Japan's Cultural Affairs Agency, responsible for preserving the country's cultural heritage, plans to develop an advanced system for detecting pirated content using artificial intelligence (AI). The illegal distribution and viewing of anime and manga without the permission of the creators causes billions of dollars in economic losses every year. Such an AI system could significantly contribute to reducing these losses, boosting the industry's economy.
However, the implementation of this plan requires a significant financial investment, with the Agency requesting funds of 300 million yen (about 2 million dollars) for the development of the program. The system will work by scanning websites, while using technology to detect pirated manga and anime content.
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The Japan Times, citing a written statement from the agency, said human moderators are struggling to cope with the vast amount of illegal content circulating online, and that the adoption of automated systems is considered essential to combat piracy and protect the industry.
Source: cybernews
