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CODA Demands OpenAI Halt Sora 2's Copyright Use

11/4/2025

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The Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) has asked OpenAI to stop using its members' content to train the Sora 2 AI video platform without permission.
CODA argues Sora 2 outputs closely resemble copyrighted Japanese works and may infringe under Japanese law, and OpenAI has not yet responded.
OpenAI's opt-out system for copyright holders has drawn criticism for not aligning with Japan's framework.

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The Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) has asked OpenAI to stop using its members' content to train the Sora 2 AI video platform without permission.
CODA argues Sora 2 outputs closely resemble copyrighted Japanese works and may infringe under Japanese law, and OpenAI has not yet responded.
OpenAI's opt-out system for copyright holders has drawn criticism for not aligning with Japan's framework.