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CODA Demands OpenAI Halt Training on Copyrighted Content

11/1/2025

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On October 28, the Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) asked OpenAI to stop using copyrighted Japanese content to train Sora 2.
CODA represents major studios such as Studio Ghibli and Square Enix.
They say Sora 2's outputs resemble the studios' works.
They argue this may infringe Japanese law requiring prior permission and demand OpenAI stop unauthorized training.
The Japanese government warned OpenAI of possible action if it does not comply.

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On October 28, the Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) asked OpenAI to stop using copyrighted Japanese content to train Sora 2.
CODA represents major studios such as Studio Ghibli and Square Enix.
They say Sora 2's outputs resemble the studios' works.
They argue this may infringe Japanese law requiring prior permission and demand OpenAI stop unauthorized training.
The Japanese government warned OpenAI of possible action if it does not comply.