Internet turns into Ghibli-inspired playground. 5 things to know about...
The latest version of OpenAI’s image generation technology has taken over the internet. From trippy landscapes to quirky avatars, users are going gaga and creating Studio Ghibli-style AI images. While some are turning their favorite pictures into works of art, others are creating memes using it.
1. GPT-4o: The Most Advanced Image Generator
OpenAI recently launched GPT-4o, labeling it the “most advanced image generator yet.” It creates images replicating Studio Ghibli's anime style, known for popular works like The Boy and the Heron and Spirited Away.
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2. Belief in Image Generation
At OpenAI, there is a strong belief that image generation should be a primary capability of language models. The company has integrated its most advanced image generator into GPT‑4o, resulting in beautiful and useful image generation.
3. Humorous Response from OpenAI Boss
The OpenAI boss shared a post on this new development, taking a witty dig at himself for being turned into a Ghibli-style character. This humorous response was well-received by the community.
4. Feature Rollout on Chatbots
The new native image generation feature of ChaGPT was scheduled to roll out for Plus, Pro, Team, and Free users on the chatbots. However, there was a delay in implementing the feature for Free users.
5. Legal Grey Area
According to Evan Brown, an intellectual property lawyer, OpenAI's product raises copyright concerns and falls in a legal grey area. The implications of web crawling and copying data into databases are being questioned.
While users are enjoying generating Ghibli-style photos, there is also curiosity among those not familiar with anime. As the word Ghibli trends on Google, more people are exploring this unique style and ChatGPT’s image generator. Have you tried this new feature? Share your thoughts on GPT-4o's native image generator.
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