To combat these issues while growing the economy, the government is updating its .

: Tokyo’s Cultural Agency is deploying a pilot program (funded with approximately ¥100 million or $650,000) that uses AI to scan the internet for illegally uploaded content.

: This "fight" is driven by massive financial losses, with piracy estimated to cost the industry billions of dollars annually. 2. The Fight Against AI-Generated Misinformation

: The system uses image and text detection to track pirated works on foreign websites, making it easier for rights holders to pursue legal action and takedowns.

: Investigations by outlets like Asahi Shimbun revealed a commercialized chain where creators use AI to fabricate storylines—often portraying Chinese citizens in negative lights—to drive clicks and revenue.

Simultaneously, Japan is grappling with a surge of "sensationalist" content mass-produced by creators using AI tools.