FAQ | COLOPL, inc.

For what purpose did COLOPL establish its AI Policy?: COLOPL's AI Policy is intended to deliver new value through the use of AI technology, while ensuring transparency and fairness and fulfilling our responsibilities to creators and to society.
What considerations do you make when creating content with AI?: Regardless of the scope of AI use or the proportion of content it generates, it is our creators who set the standards for a work's concept, worldview, and quality, and who bear responsibility for the results. We also adhere to copyright and ethical standards.
What principles does COLOPL emphasize in its use of AI?: COLOPL emphasizes collaboration between people and AI, safety, respect for copyright, fairness, diversity, and data protection. On this foundation, we explore the possibilities of new entertainment.

In which areas does COLOPL use AI?: COLOPL uses AI technology across a wide range of areas — primarily in game development, as well as in content production and operational efficiency. Where and to what extent AI is used differs depending on the characteristics of each title and project. We give due consideration to transparency; for example, for titles and services in which AI-generated content is central to the experience, we make that clear.

How do you address the ethical challenges associated with AI technology?: When using AI, we comply with laws and ethical standards, and we have established review processes appropriate to the nature of each type of content. We also work with stakeholders inside and outside the company to address these challenges.
Who owns the copyright to content created using AI?: The content of our titles is owned and managed by COLOPL or the legitimate rights holders, regardless of whether AI was used in its creation. Works produced with the assistance of AI are likewise handled appropriately in accordance with applicable laws and contracts.
How can I report generated content that may infringe someone's rights?: Please contact us at the address below.
May I apply anti-AI-training processing to commissioned illustrations when publishing them as part of my own portfolio on social media or elsewhere?: Yes. When publishing your work, you are welcome to apply watermarks, anti-training processing, or similar measures.
What are you doing to protect creators?: Our ongoing efforts to protect creators include a reporting channel for rights infringements, allowing partner creators to apply anti-training processing when publishing their work as part of their portfolios, and offering "COLOPL Contents Protector," a free app that helps protect works from unauthorized AI training.

How are AI models selected?: We select them in accordance with our internal guidelines for AI service providers, reviewing and screening the information published by providers and developers — including the handling of training data, terms of use, consideration for intellectual property rights, and security.
Do you disclose the sources of the data used for content generation?: We review the disclosed information and terms of use concerning training data, and determine whether a service may be used based on our internal guidelines.
Do you have initiatives to improve the accuracy and reliability of content?: We continuously track updates to the AI services and models we use, and evaluate or reconsider them as needed. We have also established review and quality-control processes appropriate to the nature of each type of content, working to improve accuracy and reliability.

What do you do if AI-generated content resembles another work?: If similarity is confirmed, we investigate promptly and, where necessary, correct or remove the content. We also review how the AI is used and our review processes to prevent recurrence.
What ethical standards do you apply when selecting and using AI services?: Our standards include privacy protection, adherence to terms of use and intellectual property rights, and consideration of social impact, and we select and use AI services in accordance with our internal guidelines.
How do you prevent the generation of socially inappropriate content?: We apply safety measures, review processes, and continuous monitoring appropriate to the AI services we use and the nature of the content. If inappropriate content is identified, we correct or remove it as necessary, and we review how the AI is used and our review processes.

Where can I learn more about COLOPL's use of AI?: For inquiries about our use of AI, please use the contact address below. You can also find the latest information in our news releases and on our official social media accounts.
Contact： ai_info@colopl.jp