Illegal Digital Copying and Illegal Downloading of Movies, Music and Games
First written in FY2017. 1 of 2 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2024. Latest entry: FY2024.
Sony Group moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2024.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2024WorsenedAnnual report
「The use of digital technology and digital media, the worldwide spread of the internet, and the expansion of AI technologies, including generative AI, make it more difficult for Sony to protect copyright-protected content from illegal copying, misappropriation and counterfeiting, and adversely affect sales of legitimate products and services.」
The expansion of AI technologies, including generative AI, was added as a new factor in the risk of illegal copying and misappropriation. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「The use of digital technology and digital media, together with the worldwide spread of the internet, has made it increasingly difficult to protect the copyrights in Sony's content, including unreleased content, in areas such as films, music and G&NS from illegal digital copying and counterfeiting.」
Declines in legitimate sales, price reductions and countermeasure costs resulting from illegal copying and unauthorized downloads were identified as risks to the content business.