This episode of the Cognixia Podcast explores the widespread issue of piracy in the Japanese manga and anime industry, emphasizing the billions of dollars in revenue lost annually. Japan plans to invest $2 million to develop an AI-powered system to detect and curb piracy by analyzing copyrighted content and piracy site layouts. The initiative reflects global efforts to combat piracy, as seen in South Korea's recent measures. The episode highlights the creative effort behind anime and manga, urging fans to support original work and report piracy. It concludes with a call to action to say no to piracy and protect creative industries.