In a dramatic showdown between tradition and technology, Studio Ghibli fans are drawing a line in the sand against AI-generated art, following OpenAI’s rollout of image-generation capabilities in ChatGPT. 🎨 The fan subreddit has doubled down on its ban, with moderators declaring, “We don’t allow AI art. We haven’t allowed it basically since it became a thing,” showcasing their unwavering commitment to original artistry.
This isn’t just about fan preferences; it’s a global debate heating up the creative industry. With AI models feasting on copyrighted materials sans permission, legal skirmishes like The New York Times vs. OpenAI are just the tip of the iceberg. 🛡️ And let’s not forget Hayao Miyazaki’s infamous 2016 outburst: “I am utterly disgusted,” a sentiment echoing loudly in today’s controversy.
Yet, despite the uproar, OpenAI’s feature is breaking records, with 130 million users conjuring over 700 million images. Brad Lightcap’s praise, “The range of visual creativity has been extremely inspiring,” hints at the feature’s runaway success, even as the storm rages on. 🌐
