AI

Miyagi's Onagawa Town Reports "Bear Sighting," Turns Out to Be an AI-Generated Fake Image, Sparking Public Outcry

2025-11-27 18:02:19

AI's recent innovations have garnered global attention, with more and more people experimenting with this emerging technology for everything from image and video generation to smart conversations and ...

Young Jump Newcomer Manga Award Winner Accused of Using AI Art; Netizens Ask: How Did AI Art Get Praised for 'Strong Drawing Skills'?

2025-11-26 18:19:33

In recent years, AI art generation has exploded, with countless platforms making it easy to create what used to be time-consuming artwork. This boom, however, has also sparked its fair share of contro ...

"Hajime no Ippo" Creator George Morikawa on Manga and AI: "Humans Create Fiercely Because We Die," Believes AI Can't Beat Humanity

2025-11-15 02:10:23

AI's recent leaps and bounds have captured global attention. From generating images and videos to powering smart conversations and streamlining document tasks, more and more people are experimenting w ...

Disney CEO Bob Iger Embraces AI, Announces Major Disney+ Overhaul Including User-Generated AI Content

2025-11-14 23:39:18

Disney CEO Bob Iger recently outlined the company's updated strategy for artificial intelligence during its Q4 earnings call, announcing that Disney+ will soon allow users to create and view AI-genera ...

"Hajime no Ippo" Creator George Morikawa Weighs in on Comiket AI Controversy: "Fighting Before It Even Starts Helps No One"

2025-11-10 20:15:38

Japan's biggest doujinshi event, Comic Market (C107, aka Comiket), is set to drop on December 30th and 31st, 2025, and fans and creators alike are hyped. But lately, Japan's X (formerly Twitter) has b ...

Baldur's Gate 3 Director Slams Square Enix's AI QA Plan: "Replacing Human QA with AI is Foolish"

2025-11-10 14:44:47

Square Enix recently announced plans to replace up to 70% of its game quality assurance (QA) and debugging work with generative AI technology, aiming to "establish a competitive advantage in game deve ...

Square Enix Aims for AI to Handle 70% of Game Testing and Debugging by 2027, Launches Joint Research with University of Tokyo

2025-11-07 16:12:52

Japanese gaming giant Square Enix recently announced in its latest financial report and mid-term management plan that it is collaborating with the University of Tokyo's Matsuo-Iwasawa Lab. The partner ...

"Old Man's AI" Invades Restaurant Menus: Japanese Netizens Roast Ghibli-Style Food Pics

2025-11-05 15:03:54

You've probably seen them everywhere by now: those "AI-generated Ghibli-style images" that have taken over the internet, even popping up in official government communications. But a recent kerfuffle o ...

Shueisha Takes Firm Stance on Generative AI: "Strictly Addressing All Infringement" Following "Surge of Similar Images" After Sora 2 Release

2025-11-01 23:22:28

AI innovation is revolutionizing the world, from generating images and videos to powering intelligent conversations. Its applications are expanding rapidly, with more and more people experimenting wit ...

White House Stirs Console War Debate with AI-Generated "Trump as Master Chief" Image, Flag Error Sparks Controversy

2025-10-28 01:07:10

Microsoft's announcement that "Halo: Campaign Evolved" will launch on PlayStation platforms in 2026 marks the official end of Xbox's exclusivity era, signaling the potential conclusion of a two-decad ...

Pachinko Parlors Used AI for "Celebrity Appearances" to Secretly Signal Better Payouts – Until the Government Banned It!

2025-10-27 21:19:33

AI's rapid advancements are making waves globally, from generating images and videos to powering smart conversations, with its applications constantly expanding. However, a recent post on Japanese X r ...

Japanese Netizen Uses ChatGPT to Plan Taiwan Trip, Accidentally Flies to Ehime's Matsuyama Airport Instead of Taipei's

2025-10-22 15:26:01

Taiwan has been a hot destination for Japanese travelers lately, with tourists from all over the world flocking to its scenic spots. But a recent Threads post by a 33-year-old Japanese netizen has gon ...

Elon Musk Targets 2026 for AI Games & Movies; Industry Questions "Human Soul" in Creation

2025-10-08 23:08:55

Elon Musk has once again ignited debate with his recent statements, claiming his AI company xAI will launch an "excellent" AI-generated game by the end of 2026, and that its chatbot Grok will produc ...

Japanese Woman Marries Her ChatGPT Boyfriend, Plans Wedding; Netizens Divided

2025-10-08 18:27:08

AI is blowing up globally, from generating images and videos to powering smart conversations. More and more people are jumping on board, and its uses are expanding rapidly. Take the popular chatbot "C ...

Robin Williams' Daughter Zelda Slams AI Impersonations as Disrespectful, Calls Creators "Disgusting Hot Dogs"

2025-10-07 21:11:26

Zelda Williams, daughter of the late comedy legend Robin Williams and director of the film "Lisa Frankenstein," recently spoke out against fans creating AI-generated videos mimicking her father. She c ...

Nintendo Responds to Generative AI Controversy; OpenAI CEO Calls Sora 2 Infringement Videos "Interactive Fan Fiction"

2025-10-07 14:11:59

OpenAI's Sora 2 video generation platform has ignited a fierce copyright debate across the tech and entertainment industries. Since its launch, the platform has seen a deluge of AI-generated videos f ...

Capcom's "Pragmata" Devs Admit They "Couldn't Predict AI's Massive Growth," Moon-Based Villain AI Concept Was Set Early

2025-10-03 15:00:11

Capcom's upcoming new IP, "Pragmata," is set to launch players into a lunar adventure. The game's narrative centers on an astronaut and his android companion battling a rogue AI on the moon. But here' ...

Hollywood's First AI Actor? Whoopi Goldberg, Emily Blunt, SAG-AFTRA Warn Against 'Emotionless' Digital Performers

2025-09-30 23:59:28

(Image Source: Pinterest) Newly established AI talent studio Xicoia recently announced its plans to sign its AI-generated virtual performer, Tilly Norwood (pictured below), with a Hollywood talent ag ...

Hollywood's First AI Actor Sparks Outcry: "The Flash," "Scream," "Fantastic Four" Stars Slam Talent Agencies

2025-09-29 13:50:02

(Image Source: Pinterest) Last Saturday, emerging AI artist studio Xicoia announced at the Zurich Summit that it is in talks with multiple talent agencies to sign Tilly Norwood (pictured above), thei ...

Voice Actor Megumi Ogata Speaks Out: "Don't Use My Voice After I'm Gone" on AI Recreation of the Deceased

2025-09-26 14:50:04

Tech's moving at light speed, and while generative AI images have been blowing up, now we're seeing a wild new trend: AI voice learning. Hand over a voice to AI, and it can churn out new content in th ...