Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, gained attention when he posted an image created by GPT-4o, mimicking the animation style of Studio Ghibli. Immediately, the online community exploded with a trend of transforming personal photos into Ghibli-style artwork using AI.
However, this capability of ChatGPT has sparked controversy regarding creative copyright. According to a January 2025 report by the US Copyright Office, works created entirely by AI are not protected by copyright. Only works with human intervention are eligible. In this case, when a user simply uploads an image and asks the AI to transform it in the Ghibli style, the result could be considered a purely AI product and would not be protected.
Sam Altman's profile picture on social media platform X has a Studio Ghibli style. (Screenshot)
Netizens quickly recalled a 2016 statement by Hayao Miyazaki, the legendary director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. Upon watching a film created by AI, he bluntly declared: "I feel disgusted. I would never use this technology. I believe it is an insult to life itself."
Studio Ghibli is famous for works such as Spirited Away (2001), My Neighbor Totoro (1988), and Kiki's Delivery Service (1989). Their creative process is extremely meticulous – a 4-second scene in The Wind Rises (2013) took 1 year and 3 months to complete. Meanwhile, ChatGPT-4o can replicate this style in just a few dozen seconds.
AI-generated images in the Studio Ghibli style.
Artists and loyal Ghibli fans have expressed concerns that AI is stealing style without respecting the genuine artistic process.
OpenAI has faced lawsuits for its AI mimicking artists' styles. Several studios, such as Disney, are considering new laws to protect their cinematic style copyrights. Studio Ghibli has not yet commented officially, but it is likely to strongly oppose the law.
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