Japanese YouTuber Faces Jail Time For Monetizing Gameplay Videos
Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti
A Japanese YouTuber, Shinobu Yoshida, has been sentenced to two years in prison and fined ¥1 million for monetizing gameplay videos on Alphabet Inc's YouTube without permission from publishers. This is the first conviction of its kind in Japan. Yoshida uploaded videos related to the visual novel 'Steins;Gate: My Darling’s Embrace' and summaries of episodes from the 'Steins;Gate' and 'Spy x Family' anime shows, earning revenue from them, which violates Japanese copyright law.
September 08, 2023 | 9:01 pm
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Alphabet Inc's YouTube platform was used by Yoshida to monetize gameplay videos without permission from publishers, violating Japanese copyright law.
While the news is directly related to Alphabet's YouTube platform, it's unlikely to have a significant impact on Alphabet's stock price in the short term. The company is not directly involved in the illegal activity, but the case highlights potential regulatory risks related to copyright infringement on its platform.
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NEUTRAL IMPACT
Alphabet Inc's YouTube platform was used by Yoshida to monetize gameplay videos without permission from publishers, violating Japanese copyright law.
While the news is directly related to Alphabet's YouTube platform, it's unlikely to have a significant impact on Alphabet's stock price in the short term. The company is not directly involved in the illegal activity, but the case highlights potential regulatory risks related to copyright infringement on its platform.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 75