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Podcast: In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
Episode: Japanese manga industry turns to AI in anti-piracy fight
Description: Manga is a 14 billion-dollar industry for Japan, but it would be even bigger if it weren't for online sites offering stolen versions of the comics. A Tokyo start-up hopes artificial intelligence will ride to the rescue. Its specialized AI system can translate manga into multiple languages in just days, getting the latest volumes into fans' hands quickly and providing a powerful weapon to fight the pirates.