Fuji TV to Use Generative AI in All Live-Action Series by 2027
Japanese broadcaster Fuji TV announced the establishment of a dedicated testing facility called AI Sandbox, located at its Wangan Studio. This initiative supports a new Digital Strategy Headquarters AI Center launched on November 5. The site allows production staff to collaborate with external developers to evaluate generative AI applications for live-action dramas.
Early trials beginning in September demonstrated that specific video production segments could see workload reductions of up to 80 percent compared to traditional methods. Fuji TV has already integrated these tools into recent projects, including the medical drama Emergency Room 24Hours, utilizing AI for pre-production visualization and complex scene processing.
The network plans to produce at least one AI-enhanced drama per season starting in October. By the end of 2027, Fuji TV aims to implement generative AI across all its running series, adapting usage based on individual project requirements.
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Original headline at AUTOMATON WEST: “Major Japanese broadcaster Fuji TV plans to use generative AI in all its live-action series by the end of 2027, establishes dedicated “AI testing site””
Key facts
- Announcement Date
- November 5
- Target Completion
- End of 2027
- Facility Name
- AI Sandbox
- Location
- Wangan Studio
Tags
- #AI
- #AI Sandbox
- #Fuji TV
- #Generative AI
- #Live-Action Drama
- #Television Production
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