OpenAI’s latest update to ChatGPT has introduced advanced image generation capabilities, enabling users to create visuals in the distinctive style of Studio Ghibli. This feature has rapidly gained popularity, with social media platforms flooded with Ghibli-inspired portraits and scenes.
Users can now upload photos and request transformations into the Ghibli aesthetic, characterized by its hand-drawn animation and emotionally engaging storytelling. This development has sparked a mix of reactions; while many users are impressed by the visually appealing images, others have raised concerns about the implications for artistic creation and copyright.
However, due to overwhelming demand, OpenAI has postponed the rollout of this feature to free-tier users. CEO Sam Altman announced that the unexpected popularity has necessitated a delay, with no confirmed date for when free users will gain access.
In the meantime, users without access to ChatGPT’s image generator can explore alternative AI tools like Midjourney, Getimg.ai, and insMind to create Ghibli-style portraits. These platforms offer various levels of customization, with both free and premium versions available.
It’s important to note that Studio Ghibli has previously expressed concerns about unauthorized reproductions of its art style. The studio has taken legal action against the sale of unlicensed products infringing on their intellectual property. Users are encouraged to be mindful of these considerations when generating and sharing Ghibli-inspired AI art.
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- New ChatGPT update spurs flood of Ghibli-style portraits
- OpenAI just made it harder to turn your pics into Studio Ghibli-style images
- OpenAI delays free-tier access to ChatGPT’s image generation feature
- How to create Ghibli-style portraits without ChatGPT Plus
- Studio Ghibli declares war on piracy with a triple warning