Daily ChatGPT users rise to fresh high on popular Ghibli-style AI images
Seoul, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) - The daily active users (DAU) of ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) service developed by OpenAI, rose to a new high last month, driven by the popularity of its new image filter that transforms personal photos into famous Japanese animation-style illustrations, industry data showed on Tuesday.
ChatGPT's DAU reached a record 1.25 million as of last Thursday, up from 1.03 million on March 10 and 790,000 on March 1, according to the data from industry tracker IGAWorks.
The rapid growth came with OpenAI's new image-generation tool, which allows users to convert their photos into illustrations inspired by Studio Ghibli films, reports Yonhap news agency.
Studio Ghibli's Influence
Founded by Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation studio behind famous films, such as "My Neighbor Totoro," "Howl's Moving Castle," and "Spirited Away." The new image tool gained global attention after OpenAI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sam Altman changed his profile picture on X, formerly Twitter, to a Ghibli-style version of himself, sparking a wave of user interest.
However, the surge in AI-generated animated images has raised copyright concerns and technological issues. Altman said OpenAI plans to introduce rate limits on the feature, saying, "Our graphic processing units are melting."
User Feedback and Updates
In a post on social media platform X, Altman expressed the need for moderation in generating images due to the overwhelming response. Despite his appeal, many users were not convinced, with some even suggesting changes to the team structure.
On March 25, OpenAI introduced its newest AI-powered image generator, integrated with ChatGPT’s GPT-4o model. This feature allows users to refine images iteratively and maintain consistency across multiple edits. Since its launch, there has been a surge in user engagement, with many experimenting by transforming images into various artistic styles, including Studio Ghibli.
Source: Social News
