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Collected events and documents are linked in the timeline; the case history remains under research.
View full image ↗Promotional image used by RADIUS5 in its 2022 beta update and 2023 public-release announcements for mimic.
Image source: RADIUS5; rights retained by the original creator.
Source · mimic beta 2.0 has been released! ↗The start date is only the earliest event collected in this batch; it does not assert that the controversy began that day.
Case chronology
Japan’s mimic announces suspension of its test service
In an update the following day, ITmedia reports that RADIUS5 announced a suspension of mimic’s test service because safeguards against unauthorised uploads were inadequate.
mimic β2.0 relaunches with eligibility restrictions
The company announced β2.0; reporting describes Twitter-account pre-screening, watermarked public display of training and generated images, and reporting mechanisms.
RADIUS5 publishes mimic's full-release announcement
The company's announcement lists a creator directory, submissions of redrawn works, subscriptions and advertising features.
mimic announces phased closure, with full shutdown planned for 30 June
Two reports record the closure announcement and phased schedule. KAI-YOU relays advice for users to download their work data before closure.
Research question
Retains actors’ positions and specific historical materials for comparison across cases.
Related documents
DOC-0267mimic beta 2.0 has been released!DOC-0268AI illustration generator mimic returns with beta 2.0; Twitter-account pre-screening requiredDOC-0269The full version of mimic has been released!DOC-0270AI illustration maker mimic announces complete service closureDOC-0271Style-learning AI illustration service mimic to close: controversy at launch, then screened operation, ending after roughly two and a half yearsSources
ITmedia NEWS · JA · 2022-11-04
ITmedia AI+ · JA · 2025-04-15
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