ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns
Fans of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio behind "Spirited Away" and other beloved movies, were delighted this week when a new version of ChatGPT allowed them to transform popular internet memes or personal photos into the distinct style of Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki. However, the trend also brought to light ethical concerns about artificial intelligence tools trained on copyrighted creative works and what implications this has for the future livelihoods of human artists.
Miyazaki, aged 84, is known for his hand-drawn approach and whimsical storytelling and has shown skepticism towards AI's role in animation.
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