ChatGPT’s ‘Ghibli-Style’ Craze: A Whimsical Triumph or Creative Theft?

ChatGPT’s new 4o image generation capabilities just pulled off a massive viral moment, transforming ordinary photos into whimsical illustrations inspired by the legendary Japanese animation studio, Studio Ghibli. But while social media timelines are flooded with these dreamy, hand-drawn aesthetic images, not everyone’s happy about it.

Apr 1, 2025 - 15:30
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ChatGPT’s ‘Ghibli-Style’ Craze: A Whimsical Triumph or Creative Theft?

ChatGPT’s new 4o image generation capabilities just pulled off a massive viral moment, transforming ordinary photos into whimsical illustrations inspired by the legendary Japanese animation studio, Studio Ghibli.

But while social media timelines are flooded with these dreamy, hand-drawn aesthetic images, not everyone’s happy about it.