OpenAI has released its text‑to‑video generative AI app, Sora, on the Google Play Store for Android users, while the iOS version remains limited to select markets and invitation‑only access. The Android launch quickly attracted a large user base, reportedly surpassing one million downloads within a few days. At the same time, the app has faced criticism for allowing disrespectful depictions of historic figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., prompting censure from the Japanese government over anime‑style copies. OpenAI also contends with a copyright lawsuit from Cameo and has introduced a new “cameo” feature that integrates existing personalities into AI‑generated videos. Read more →

Japan’s government has formally asked OpenAI to stop using Japanese manga and anime artwork in its AI models, citing concerns over copyright infringement. The request follows backlash against OpenAI’s video app Sora, which quickly became populated with AI‑generated content that the Cabinet Office says violates the country’s cultural treasures. Officials, including Minoru Kiuchi, warned that manga and anime are “irreplaceable treasures,” and the Cabinet Office has demanded OpenAI cease the infringing behavior. OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman has acknowledged the company’s debt to Japan’s creative output, while the firm faces criticism over its previous opt‑out policy for copyright holders. Read more →

Japan’s government has asked OpenAI to stop using copyrighted anime and manga in its Sora video‑generation tool, labeling the content “irreplaceable treasures.” The request was made by a cabinet minister overseeing AI and intellectual property after numerous Sora‑generated clips replicated well‑known Japanese franchises. OpenAI has previously offered studios a way to opt out of training on their material, but the Japanese authorities are seeking clearer enforcement to protect the nation’s cultural assets. The move highlights ongoing tensions between AI innovation and copyright protection. Read more →