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66-Year-Old Arrested for Illegal AI Godzilla Colorization

6/20/2025

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A 66-year-old man in Japan faces arrest for unlawfully selling an AI colorized version of the iconic 1954 film Godzilla. His actions breach copyright laws, as the film's legal status remains murky. With Godzilla set to enter the public domain in 2032, authorities are now scrutinizing other colorized films for potential copyright violations.

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A 66-year-old man in Japan faces arrest for unlawfully selling an AI colorized version of the iconic 1954 film Godzilla. His actions breach copyright laws, as the film's legal status remains murky. With Godzilla set to enter the public domain in 2032, authorities are now scrutinizing other colorized films for potential copyright violations.