New AI image generating service in Japan stirs debate. Artists decry their work being used for AI art generation
RADIUS5 released their new AI-powered image generating service “mimic” in Japan. To use mimic, artists upload their own illustrations to be analyzed by the AI and the service generates new images with a similar style. A debate broke out among creators in Japan with RADIUS5 temporarily suspending the service on August 30, only a day after its release.
Stable Diffusion and Midjourney can even understand “kawaii.” Anime-style characters created by AI image generators
Stable Diffusion and Midjourney can even understand “kawaii.” Anime-style characters created by AI image generators. AI image generators are programs that use AI to create images based on textual descriptions. Midjourney, in particular, has become very popular on the internet in recent times.
A short visual novel has been created using Midjourney AI artwork
Japanese game developer @8co28 has made a short visual novel called Hekimu that uses artwork generated by Midjourney. Midjourney is an AI program that generates images based on textual descriptions.