The program discussed the issue of actors' images, videos, and voices being used without permission due to the spread of generative AI, and explained the state of rights protection in AI video production.

In it, they introduced an example of a short drama produced entirely with generative AI that our company was involved in, the use of generative AI in production sites, and our production system that considers rights protection. Our representative, Taiga Takahashi's, comments were also featured on the program.

At our company, we are working to build an AI video production system that can be used with peace of mind, such as ensuring that voices and faces do not too closely resemble specific individuals or actors, and confirming productions through both human review and our own tools.

Generative AI is increasingly being used in various areas of creative production, including planning, visual production, video generation, and editing. On the other hand, precisely because the degree of freedom in expression is increasing, a production stance that assumes rights protection and ethical considerations is becoming more important.

Smoothie Studio will continue to pursue the possibilities of video expression through generative AI, while also working to create a production system that allows companies and organizations to utilize AI video with peace of mind.

Broadcast Overview

Program Name: NHK General TV "Mimiyori! Kaisetsu" Theme: AI Video and Rights Protection Broadcast Date: July 1, 2026 (Wed) Commentator: Satoshi Kiyonaga, Editorial Writer Content: Explanation of rights protection in AI video production, the production site of generative AI video, introduction of our company's production examples and representative's comments.

Archive here: https://www.web.nhk.jp/tv/pl/series-tep-X67KZLM3P6/ep/GZX3JVNQ3X

Article here: https://news.web.nhk.jp/newsweb/na/na-k10015166921000

Regarding Radio Broadcast

Additionally, our initiatives on the same theme are scheduled to be introduced in a news commentary on NHK Radio 1's "N-Raji" scheduled to broadcast on July 6, 2026 (Mon).

Program Name: NHK Radio 1 "N-Raji" News Commentary Scheduled Broadcast: Around 18:30 - 18:50 on July 6, 2026 (Mon) Content: News commentary on AI video and rights protection.

Smoothie Studio Inc.

Address: New Fuji Bldg. 803, 2-13-35 Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Taiga Takahashi

Established: July 26, 2023

Business Activities: Generative AI specialized video production, "AI Visual Department" service, Generative AI platform "Universal AI", Generative AI consulting.

Official Website: https://smoothiestudio.co.jp

Generative AI Specialized Video Production: https://smoothiestudio.co.jp/ai-video

Contact: [email protected]

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: 企業PR
  • Organizations: NHK