OpenAI CEO Altman Addresses Viral Studio Ghibli AI Trend

OpenAI's recent launch of its new image generation feature in ChatGPT, which allows users to create Studio Ghibli-style artwork, has sparked a viral trend on social media. CEO Sam Altman embraced the phenomenon by updating his profile picture with a Ghibli-inspired image and humorously reflecting on the mixed reception of his work in AI. The popularity of this feature has exceeded expectations, leading to delays in its rollout for free users, as Altman acknowledged on X. While many users are creating wholesome Ghibli-style images, the trend has also seen instances of trolling and controversial content. Altman’s engagement with the trend highlights both the excitement and challenges that come with advanced AI capabilities. OpenAI has already implemented some restrictions to mitigate misuse of the feature, particularly regarding specific style prompts.