Fans of Studio Ghibli, the acclaimed Japanese animation studio behind Spirited Away and other classics, were thrilled when a new ChatGPT feature allowed them to transform images into the signature style of Hayao Miyazaki. However, the trend also reignited debates about artificial intelligence’s impact on artists’ rights.
Miyazaki, 84, renowned for his hand-drawn animation and storytelling, has been a vocal critic of AI in animation. His 2016 reaction to an AI-generated demo resurfaced, where he called the technology “an insult to life itself.” Meanwhile, OpenAI has faced scrutiny over whether its AI model was trained on Ghibli’s work without permission.
OpenAI claims it prevents style imitation of living artists but allows broader studio styles, fueling controversy among artists and legal experts. Karla Ortiz, an artist suing AI image generators for copyright infringement, condemned OpenAI for exploiting Ghibli’s legacy to promote its tools.
Adding to the controversy, the White House posted a Ghibli-style AI-generated image of a recent immigration arrest, sparking further backlash. As AI-generated art spreads, questions over ethical use and copyright protection remain unresolved.
Source: Swifteradio.com
