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This incident reflects a broader trend where localization teams—responsible for translating and adapting games—are accused of inserting ideological messages into content. Neon suggests that the rise of AI in localization and translation might be partly motivated by Japan's desire to eliminate problematic localizers and ideological influences from their products. AI could replace human localizers who are often embroiled in political controversy, ensuring a more controlled and ideologically neutral output.