OpenAI's Ghibli-Style AI Art Feature Faces Growing Legal and Ethical Scrutiny

As the viral trend captivates millions, concerns mount over copyright violations, artistic integrity, and the broader implications of AI-generated art.

OpenAI's GPT-4o model introduced a feature allowing users to create Studio Ghibli-style AI images, which has gone viral across social media platforms.
Critics, including fans of Studio Ghibli and legal experts, have raised concerns about potential copyright violations and the ethical implications of mimicking the studio's iconic style.
Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, has reiterated his strong disapproval of AI-generated art, describing it as an 'insult to life itself.'
OpenAI has implemented restrictions to prevent the use of living artists' styles and announced temporary rate limits due to overwhelming demand for the feature.
The trend has sparked broader discussions about the role of AI in creative industries, with legal experts debating whether the use of Ghibli's style constitutes trademark infringement.