Ghibli AI Trend Sparks Backlash from Artists: ‘Cute but Dangerous’ Say Creators and Scholars
Key Highlights:A Style Loved by All—But Should It Be Imitated?Artists Call It Theft Disguised as Art‘We Are Robbing Future Artists of Their Joy’A Legal Grey Area or an Ethical Red Flag?OpenAI's Response: Celebrating Style, Not Stealing It?Economic Impact: Will AI Replace Artists?Art is More Than Style—Can AI Mimic That?Can Creativity Survive the AI Tsunami?Should AI Art Be Regulated?Is There Still Hope?Cute but Dangerous?April 2 – Social Media: In recent days, timelines across social platforms have been swept up in a Ghibli AI trend, with anime-style portraits of celebrities, fictional characters, and even common users going viral. The ethereal beauty of large eyes, flowing hair, and pastel tones—all evocative of Studio Ghibli’s legendary animation—has captivated millions. But behi...
