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AI deepfakes cost celebrities up to ¥4.5 billion in copyright losses

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A recent study indicates that copyright losses due to AI-generated deepfakes have impacted celebrities significantly, potentially reaching up to ¥4.5 billion. The research found that over 43,000 deepfakes using celebrity likenesses without consent were created in a two-month period last year. This highlights a growing concern regarding the unauthorized use of individuals' images and the resulting financial and copyright implications. AI

IMPACT Highlights the significant financial and copyright challenges posed by AI-generated deepfakes, impacting individuals and raising policy concerns.

RANK_REASON The item discusses the financial and copyright implications of AI-generated deepfakes, which falls under commentary on the societal impact of AI.

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AI deepfakes cost celebrities up to ¥4.5 billion in copyright losses

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    Japan Times: AI-related copyright losses cost celebrities up to ¥4.5 billion, study says. “Over 43,000 artificial-intelligence deepfakes that used celebrities’

    Japan Times: AI-related copyright losses cost celebrities up to ¥4.5 billion, study says. “Over 43,000 artificial-intelligence deepfakes that used celebrities’ likenesses without their consent were created over a two-month period last year, leading to copyright losses of up to ¥4…

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