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Graphic-novel AI translations are the latest in Japan's wide push to reach global audience

By Toko Sekiguchi ( May 7, 2024, 07:50 GMT | Insight) -- A Japanese startup announced today its plans to launch a massive AI-assisted translation project of bringing local graphic novels, or manga, to an English audience, in the hope of boosting the export of Japanese content. Orange Inc., a Tokyo-based company that utilizes AI translations designed for manga, said it received a total of $180 million worth of investment from companies including the venture-capital business of Japan Investment Corporation, a government fund, and publisher Shogakukan.A Japanese startup announced today its plans to launch a massive AI-assisted translation project of bringing local graphic novels, or manga, to an English audience, in the hope of boosting the export of Japanese content....

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