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Quote of the day by Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki on AI: "I strongly feel that this is an insult to life itself" — decrying the rise of machine-made art

One of the world's most renowned illustrators has previously described the rise of AI-generated content as the end of an era for human creativity

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Amid all the guts and gore of this year's Xbox Showcase the most pleasant surprise was the Ghibli-style life sim Vivarium

A slower way of life sounds pretty good right now.

PC Gamer

Arco blends Studio Ghibli-inspired wonder with a distinctly French surreal imagination

French animation has a rich history. But it has yet to achieve the same widespread recognition as American, British or Japanese animation. Arco could change that. The film’s accessible Studio Ghibli-esque story, unique visual imagination and surreal tone marks it out from run of the mill family fare.

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Ori boss shares "one of the crazier ideas" for a possible third game that would flip the Metroidvania on its head: "Think Katamari, but with a Ghibli-twist"

"I always loved the idea that we'd get to play a Spirit Tree"

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Why Ghibli-inspired Planet of Lana II is "working against" Unity to achieve its unique 2.5D aesthetic

Believability, not just pixel-art beauty, is the key to the sequel’s alien world.

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Japan's biggest publishing house and one of the world's largest manga producers takes aim at OpenAI, accusing it of 'trampling on the dignity of artists'

PC Gamer

Sam Altman says ChatGPT's viral Ghibli effect "forced OpenAI to do a lot of unnatural things"

The Ghibli hype behind OpenAI's new image generator might have helped ChatGPT gain over one million new users in under one hour, but it forced OpenAI to do a lot of "unnatural" things.

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10 Fantasy Books That Feel Like Studio Ghibli Movies

These fantasy books might as well have rode the cat bus straight out of Miyazaki's mind.

The Mary Sue

Unreal Engine 5 has been customised to deliver a Ghibli-like painterly art style for upcoming indie game Crescent County

This witchy fantasy sci-fi mashup looks wonderful.

Creative Bloq

Beware, another ChatGPT trend threatens your privacy – here's how to stay safe

The latest viral AI trend is doing "reverse location search" from photos – yet another privacy and security nightmare is waiting to happen. We asked some experts for some tips to stay safe.

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If you want to turn yourself into an AI doll, at least do it safely

Experts share some tips on how to minimize the privacy and security risks of viral AI trends. Here's all you need to know.

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Everyone wants the viral AI doll – but it’s a privacy nightmare waiting to happen

Millions have already given away their face and sensitive data to jump on the latest viral AI trend – and that's bad for your privacy and security.

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How to turn yourself into Lego, Pixar, The Simpsons and more with ChatGPT AI

Ever wanted to star in a Pixar film, live in Springfield, or become a blocky Lego minifigure? Now’s your chance

Evening Standard

Pikachu protesters, Studio Ghibli memes and the subversive power of cuteness

In Antalya, Turkey, in the early hours of March 27, 2025, Pikachu was spotted fleeing the police, making a getaway as fast as his short yellow legs could waddle.

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Is OpenAI's new ChatGPT-4o image generator the end for graphic designers? — Weekend discussion 💬

With OpenAI's new ChatGPT-4o image generator, professionals in the creative industry have expressed concern about it potentially taking over their jobs.

Windows Central

Despite Microsoft's multi-billion-dollar OpenAI investment, these viral ChatGPT 4o Ghibli memes are another example of just how far behind Copilot is

Despite Microsoft's early multi-billion-dollar investment in OpenAI, it doesn't seem to have led to access to the latest models on any meaningful cadence.

The Times of India

Is digitally generating Ghibli images safe for children? What parents must know about this viral trend

The rise of AI-generated and digitally created images inspired by Studio Ghibli’s art style has taken the internet by storm. Many platforms, from social media to AI image generators, are flooded with dreamy, Ghibli-style visuals, attracting children and adults alike. While these images are mesmerizing, parents may wonder: Is this…

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The OpenAI Studio Ghibli controversy could be a test for art copyright in the AI era

Can an artistic 'style' be protected?

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Meme Politics: White House Embraces Aggressive Alt-right Online Culture

Posting for provocation's sake has long been the province of internet antagonists and the alt-right, but these days, even the official White House X account is embracing the communications strategy that often celebrates others' suffering.

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The AI-generated Studio Ghibli photo trend is taking the internet by storm – but experts warn of data and privacy risks

Turning your favorite photographs into Studio Ghibli-style images using AI is all the rage, but you could be allowing AI platforms to harvest your images for free

Creative Bloq

"A straight up heist of intellectual property" – artists respond to the AI Studio Ghibli trend

Artists fear AI developers now have free rein.

The Guardian - US

How Tesla became a battleground for political protest

As demonstrations against Elon Musk and his political ties spread, Tesla owners find themselves caught in a growing debate – turning a once-iconic brand into a symbol of division

International Business Times UK

ChatGPT Can Make Fake Receipts So Good, They're Dangerous For Shops and Employers

ChatGPT's ability to create remarkably realistic fake receipts presents a significant danger to businesses and employers, potentially enabling widespread fraud.

The Conversation

ChatGPT’s Studio Ghibli-style images show its creative power – but raise new copyright problems

Social media has recently been flooded with images that looked like they belonged in a Studio Ghibli film. Selfies, family photos and even memes have been re-imagined with the soft pastel palette characteristic of the Japanese animation company founded by Hayao Miyazaki.

Evening Standard

How to create Studio Ghibli images with ChatGPT, with some of the best examples

These are the ChatGPT prompts to use if you want to make anime-style images like the ones on your social media feeds.

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