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: New policies aim to improve working conditions and protect creative freedom for anime and manga artists to ensure a sustainable "virtuous cycle" of high-quality production. Summary of Japanese Fighting Arts & Culture

Simultaneously, Japan is grappling with a surge of "sensationalist" content mass-produced by creators using AI tools. japan fight

: Tokyo’s Cultural Agency is deploying a pilot program (funded with approximately ¥100 million or $650,000) that uses AI to scan the internet for illegally uploaded content. : New policies aim to improve working conditions

: The system uses image and text detection to track pirated works on foreign websites, making it easier for rights holders to pursue legal action and takedowns. : The system uses image and text detection

The Japanese government has launched a significant initiative to protect its cultural exports, particularly anime and manga, from international piracy.