Summary:
- 18 major anime and manga companies in Japan have issued a joint statement criticizing the use of generative AI tools like Sora2 to create content based on their intellectual properties without permission.
- The companies argue that the use of their characters and stories in AI-generated content infringes on their copyrights and trademarks, and undermines the creative work of their artists and writers.
- The statement calls for the developers of these AI tools to respect the rights of content creators and obtain proper licensing and permissions before using their work.