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OpenAI cracked down on requests for Studio Ghibli's style images

Mar 27, 2025 - businessinsider.com
OpenAI has implemented restrictions on its image generation model, GPT-4o, to prevent users from creating images in the style of living artists, including Studio Ghibli. This decision follows a surge of Ghibli-esque images on social media after an update to ChatGPT's image generator. OpenAI's conservative approach aims to respect artists' work, allowing broader studio styles but blocking individual artist styles. The move has sparked discussions about copyright issues in generative AI, especially given Studio Ghibli creator Hayao Miyazaki's past criticism of AI-generated art.

Testing different AI models with a cat photo revealed varied results. While ChatGPT blocked attempts to generate a Ghibli-style image, Grok 3 successfully created a whimsical version, albeit with an extra leg. Claude 3.5 Haiku struggled to replicate the style accurately. Similar tests with Jeff Koons' and Andy Warhol's styles showed inconsistencies in ChatGPT's content policy enforcement, with Grok delivering more accurate stylistic interpretations. The article highlights ongoing debates about AI's role in art and the challenges of balancing creativity with respect for artists' rights.

Key takeaways:

  • OpenAI has blocked some requests for Studio Ghibli-style images using its image generation model.
  • The internet saw a surge of Ghibli-esque photos after ChatGPT's image generator update.
  • OpenAI's policy prevents generating images in the style of living artists but allows broader studio styles.
  • The debate about copyright lines for generative AI companies has been reignited by these developments.
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