Event Brief
Japan broadcasters adopt AI for explosion special effects
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 6:10 PM ET
Summary: Japan’s major commercial broadcasters are incorporating artificial intelligence into program production to improve efficiency and offset falling advertising revenue. TBS said it used AI to generate special effects for a scene in the drama “Vivant” depicting explosions at hospitals across Japan, while also managing copyright and other risks.
WHO: Japan’s major commercial broadcasters; TBS
WHAT: TBS and other broadcasters use AI to create special effects for TV programs, including explosion scenes.
WHEN: Sep 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: To improve production efficiency and compensate for falling advertising revenue while guarding against copyright and other risks.
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