SMRTR AIJul 3, 2025Engadget

Crunchyroll blames third-party vendor for AI subtitle mess

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Crunchyroll faces backlash over AI-generated subtitles in anime episodes. Fans discovered ChatGPT was used to translate German subtitles for "Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show," violating the company's agreement with third-party vendors. Crunchyroll is investigating the issue and working to fix the error, but many subscribers are upset about poor translation quality and considering pirated alternatives.

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