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10 May 2023
TOKYO — A Tokyo-based association submitted a written appeal on May 8 for protections for creators to Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs, amid concerns that AI-generated content may lead to increasing infringements of film and theater workers’ rights.
Megumi Morisaki, an actor and the director of Arts Workers Japan, held a press conference in the capital the same day, and argued that creators’ rights must be protected from infringement by AI programs under the Copyright Act. She claimed, “The advancement of AI under these circumstances impacts our livelihood. I hope sufficient consideration will be given to the issue.”
The written request pointed out that most workers in the entertainment industry are independent contractors and thus not protected by companies, and would have a hard time filing a lawsuit if a copyright problem arises. It also called for the need to improve overall conditions, including legislation, as “many people could lose their jobs” if AI continues to be used without an adequate copyright protection system in place.
According to a survey conducted by the association asking freelance workers in the entertainment industry about their working conditions, many expressed worries about advancements in AI technology.
Voice actors and dancers voiced concerns that AIs could learn their performances and easily generate creative works based on them. A stuntman also said that if AIs replaced roles now filled by humans, it would “make it impossible to pass on skills.” #
Source: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230509/p2a/00m/0et/012000c
