intellectual property rights

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick expresses cautious optimism about AI’s immediate impact on game development, citing limitations in creativity and IP protection. He questions AI’s ability to replicate the innovation behind franchises like “Grand Theft Auto,” emphasizing the need to protect Take-Two’s intellectual property while respecting others’ rights. Zelnick believes AI’s reliance on historical data makes it “backward-looking,” hindering the groundbreaking universes that define Take-Two’s games. As one of the few major independent game developers, Take-Two prioritizes human ingenuity and creative strategy.

Chinese web novel author Tiancan Tudou (“Battle Through the Heavens”) publicly criticized the anime adaptation of his work during a live stream. He expressed frustration over deviations from the source material, particularly the character design of “Scorpion” and plot alterations. Tudou lamented his lack of control due to selling the adaptation rights early in his career for a minimal sum, highlighting the challenges authors face with adaptations when relinquishing copyright control. He admitted to no longer watching the series due to its unfaithfulness.