OpenAI’s AI Art Feature Goes Viral with Studio Ghibli-Inspired Creations

OpenAI introduced a native picture creation feature that has quickly gained popularity due to its ability to imitate different art styles. Social media users have been playing with the tool, creating Studio Ghibli-style graphics and turning their photos into Japanese animation-inspired images. Even OpenAI CEO Sam Altman embraced the trend, changing his X (previously Twitter) profile picture to a Ghibli-style image and encouraging users to build better versions with ChatGPT.  
 
Studio Ghibli, founded in 1985 by Miyazaki Hayao, Takahata Isao, and Suzuki Toshio, is well-known for its hand-drawn animation and elegant storytelling. The studio has made recognised films including as Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, and Princess Mononoke. However, Miyazaki Hayao has strongly criticised AI-generated art, calling it a "insult to life itself" in a 2016 interview.  
 
OpenAI first indicated that the feature will be available for Plus, Pro, Team, and Free users; however, Altman subsequently stated that Free users' access is delayed. The company also intends to make the feature available to Enterprise and Edu users via its API soon. The widespread use of AI-generated Ghibli-style illustrations has raised debate over artistic integrity and AI's role in creative industries.

This article is based on information from The Mint