When OpenAI debuted its image-generation feature in ChatGPT last week, social media exploded when users realized that they could make AI-generated images

OpenAI's ChatGPT recently introduced a new image generation feature, allowing users to transform images into the style of Hayao Miyazaki (Studio Ghibli), once again setting off a trend. However, high system traffic has led OpenAI to impose usage limits.

Sure, it's just some cool images. But it shows the tide is with the customized and the automated — and away from originality.

OpenAI's Ghibli impresses users with its ability to create detailed, hand-painted visuals reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki’s works.

The disruption reportedly happened due to a sudden surge in demand, possibly from users generating AI images and text.

OpenAI's ChatGPT experienced immense growth following the release of its image generation feature, with users creating over 700 million images in a week. India emerged as the fastest-growing market for ChatGPT,

The pace of ChatGPT’s development feels unstoppable but strategy and creative experts think its reputational damage could push brands towards working with real artists, while one ethical AI platform says it is ‘actively cleaning up’ OpenAI’s mess.

The Ghibli-style image trend has sparked ethical debates about AI tools trained on copyrighted creative works and their impact on human artists. Legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki, known for his hand-drawn style, has expressed skepticism about AI’s role in animation.