The emergence of —AI-generated synthetic media that can convincingly replace one person's likeness with another—has created significant ethical and legal challenges worldwide. This issue has recently touched the Japanese entertainment industry, particularly involving high-profile figures like Kubo Shiori , a popular member of the idol group Nogizaka46. The Rise of Deepfakes in the Entertainment Industry
In Japan, individuals have the legal right to control the use of their likeness. Deepfakes directly infringe upon these rights. kubo shiori deepfake
Older deepfakes often struggle with realistic eye movements. The emergence of —AI-generated synthetic media that can