Shousetsuka Ni Narou Mandates AI Use Disclosure, Bans Full AI-Generated Texts
As a major source of anime adaptations with over 200 cumulative works, Shousetsuka ni Narou's AI disclosure rules set a precedent for how the industry handles generative AI in content pipelines.
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The Japanese web novel platform Shousetsuka ni Narou will require authors to disclose their use of AI starting June 9. The site also bans posting main texts entirely generated by AI. The policy aims to prevent misunderstandings and legal trouble during commercialization and media adaptation discussions.
Starting June 9, authors on Shousetsuka ni Narou must classify their AI usage into one of four categories: Direct AI Use, Indirect AI Use, Auxiliary AI Use, or No AI Use. The site's revised terms also prohibit posting main texts entirely generated by AI and require truthful disclosure. Operator Hina Project Inc. cited the risk of misunderstandings among publishers and companies during commercialization and media adaptation talks as the reason for the change.
The platform, which has about 2.9 million registered users and roughly 1.29 million posted works, has spawned over 200 anime adaptations including Re:Zero and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. A new Narou Partner Program launching in late June will offer operator support for commercialization and adaptation consultations.
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