Created with the generative AI tool ChatGPT. Screenshot: @GrantSlatton on X
Seattleites are diving headfirst into the latest ChatGPT-fueled trend: turning selfies and family portraits into dreamy, Studio Ghibli-style illustrations.
Why it matters: OpenAI's new image generator, part of its GPT-4o update, has fewer guardrails and more power than previous tools, blurring the lines of copyright and opening the door to both awe-inspiring creativity and legal gray areas.
Friction point: Some users are in love, calling it magical. Others say the AI art is nothing more than "slop," accusing creators of disrespecting the legacy of the famed Japanese animation studio behind "Spirited Away," "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Princess Mononoke."
The bottom line: AI-generated Ghibli art raises legitimate and tough questions about creativity and copyright, but still, we can't stop playing with it.
