Empathy AI 'Shizumaru' Releases Secondary Creation Guidelines, Launching IP Co-Creation Strategy

Shizumaru Inc., operator of the empathy AI chat service 'Shizumaru,' has released secondary creation guidelines for its character 'Shizumaru.' This initiative is part of an 'IP Co-Creation Strategy' designed to support free creative activities by individual creators and strengthen collaborations with companies, thereby expanding the 'empathy AI' worldview into real-life settings. While non-commercial creation such as illustrations and videos is permitted, unauthorized use of data for training generative AI models is strictly prohibited. The company aims to deepen the emotional connection with the character as a companion for daily mental well-being.