TOKYO, Jun 19 (News On Japan) –
A 66-year-old part-time employee has been arrested for promoting pirated DVDs of the black-and-white movie “Godzilla” that had been colorized utilizing generative AI know-how.
The suspect, Ippei Miyamoto of Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture, is accused of violating copyright regulation by promoting one colorized pirated DVD of “Godzilla” for two,980 yen in November final 12 months. According to police, Miyamoto is believed to have used generative AI so as to add shade to the unique black-and-white movie.
From January final 12 months via final month, Miyamoto allegedly marketed round 1,500 such DVDs on flea market web sites, claiming they have been “legal,” and is estimated to have made a minimum of 1.7 million yen in earnings.
Miyamoto has admitted to the costs, telling police that he “did everything alone at home.” Authorities are persevering with to analyze the main points of the gross sales operation.
Source: YOMIURI