Overview
- Industry group CODA submitted a formal letter on October 28 requesting that OpenAI cease using member companies’ works for Sora 2 training without prior permission.
- The request also asks OpenAI to respond clearly to copyright claims from CODA members regarding Sora 2’s outputs.
- CODA says a large share of Sora 2 videos closely resemble existing Japanese content and argues replication during the machine‑learning process may constitute infringement.
- The group rejects OpenAI’s opt‑out approach, asserting Japanese law generally requires advance consent and does not excuse liability through later objections.
- Members backing the demand include Studio Ghibli, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Toei, Cygames, Kadokawa, Aniplex, and Shueisha; OpenAI has pledged more granular rightsholder controls for Sora 2 but had not publicly responded at the time of reporting.