Japanese broadcaster Fuji Television plans to introduce generative AI across all of its drama productions, according to a report that has drawn attention in the Japanese media industry.
Fuji Television · Generative AI
Fuji Television plans to bring generative AI to its entire drama lineup
The plan covers every drama production, not a single pilot. The scope, tools and timeline have not been made public, and they will determine how deeply AI changes how Japanese dramas are made.
From announced plan to open questions
Step 1
Entire drama lineup
Generative AI applied across all drama productions
→
Step 2
Key details pending
Tools, production stages covered, and start date not yet specified
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Step 3
Real impact
Whether efficiency gains outweigh shifted costs and risks
Where AI is already being tested
Drafting and storyboarding
Background imagery
Sound work
Tight schedules and large crews are the efficiency case
Concerns raised across the industry
Consent and compensation
Risk of replacing human crews
Credit for AI-assisted work
Protection of performers' likenesses and voices
Still to be clarified
Further announcements are needed to define the scope, safeguards and timeline.
Tools
Which AI systems will be used
Stages
Scriptwriting, editing, VFX or post-production
Timing
When the rollout begins
Safeguards
Credits, consent and performer protections
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