Article-Based Questions
- The article says people created AI videos using anime characters without permission. Do you think this was wrong, even if it was done just for fun?
- Japan changed its copyright law in 2018 to allow AI training on copyrighted work. Do you think this was a good decision? Why or why not?
- The article says the anime industry is mostly made up of small companies. How do you think a small company should respond when a large corporation breaks the rules?
- Japan released a code of conduct for AI companies, but it has no penalties. Do you think rules without punishment can really work?
- The article argues that creators could lose motivation if unauthorized AI content goes unchecked. Do you agree that creators need legal protection to stay motivated?
Discussion Questions
- Is it fair for companies to use creative works — such as art, music, or writing — to train AI without asking the creator's permission? Why or why not?
- Have you ever made something — a photo, a drawing, or a piece of writing — that you would not want others to copy or change without asking you? How would it make you feel if someone did?
- In your country, how does the government protect artists and creators? Do you think it is enough?
- What would you do if you found a video online that used your face or voice without your permission?
- Do you think AI technology is mostly helpful or mostly harmful for creative industries like music, art, and film? Give a reason for your answer.
Vocabulary Spotlight
unauthorized
Done without permission from the person or organization that owns something.
copyright
The legal right that gives a creator control over how their work is used or shared by others.
infringement
The act of breaking a rule or law, especially by using something without permission.
litigation
The process of taking a legal disagreement to court to be decided by a judge.
stipulate
To clearly state that something is required or must happen.