According to a recent survey, almost all Japanese artists view generative AI as a “serious threat” to their livelihood. We summarize.
AI as a threat
Nearly 25,000 people took part in the Freelance League of Japan’s large-scale survey, with visual artists such as illustrators, mangaka and animators being the most represented group (71.3%) among respondents.
The analysis shows that 93.3% of participants fear losing their current or future job through the use of AI. For 88.6%, artificial intelligence also represents a threat to their economic existence.
In addition, around 12% of Japanese creative professionals surveyed reported that their income has already decreased as a result of the influence of generative AI.
About 10% also said that because of developments in artificial intelligence, they had developed alternative income opportunities that were not based on creative activities.
At 92.8%, the majority of participants support that generative AI models should be legally required to disclose a list of copyrighted works that were included in the learning data. With regard to consent to training, 61.6% would like prior authorization to be a prerequisite. 26.6% would prefer to ban AI training altogether.
Based on these survey results, the Freelance League of Japan has made some recommendations to the Japanese government and relevant administrative authorities. It remains to be seen to what extent anything will change in this regard.
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Via Otaku Soken
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