TOKYO -- A Japanese manga artist turned lawmaker is calling on artificial intelligence companies to share a slice of their earnings with content creators, amid growing concern over the impact of generative AI on creative industries.
Akamatsu suggests AI services set aside 1% of earnings for cultural projects

Ken Akamatsu speaks to Nikkei Asia during an interview in Tokyo, on July 12. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
TOKYO -- A Japanese manga artist turned lawmaker is calling on artificial intelligence companies to share a slice of their earnings with content creators, amid growing concern over the impact of generative AI on creative industries.