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No ‘Pikachu’: Why is Japan at war against unconventional, ‘glittery’ names?

The Japanese government has passed a new law that seeks to quell pop culture-inspired ‘kira kira’ names.

Al Jazeera

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

I pitched the new Google Gemini against ChatGPT for AI image generation – and the results shocked me

Can Gemini's new AI image generating model stand up to ChatGPT?

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The 10 Best Non-Violent Fantasy Books

Fantasy without violence? Whoever heard of such a thing? How else the realm supposed to defeat the Dark Lord no one’s gonna introduce him to the business end of a magic sword? While many fantasy stories feature characters who let their fists do the talking, this list made for readers…

The Mary Sue

Break!! review: "A worldbuilder's fever dream of familiar anime tropes, dusted over deep and malleable lore"

Break!! is a brilliant adaptation of old-school pen and paper roleplay

GamesRadar

Loewe's adorable anime ads show art is still so much better than AI

And its logo design suddenly makes sense.

Creative Bloq

The best 1980s animated films include one of my all-time favourites

From Akira to The Little Mermaid, here's how the 1980s changed animation forever.

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Behind the curtain of My Neighbour Totoro

Come along with The Standard to see Studio Ghibli’s animation film brought to stage

Evening Standard

From Messi To Trump, AI Action Figures Are The Rage

The latest internet obsession is one impossible to escape on social media_ images of well-known figures in plastic toy packaging alongside evocative props... welcome to the meme of AI action figures.

International Business Times

I regret jumping on the ChatGPT action figure trend — here's 7 reasons why

While ChatGPT image generation trends may look fun and harmless, they come with serious privacy and legal concerns. What to know.

Tom’s Guide

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman replies to artists irate over their stolen work

In a TED talk last week, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that a revenue model that compensates artists for the use of copyrighted material would be "cool."

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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.

The Conversation

'Independent film is almost dead': MPs call for urgent action to save British film and TV

MPs warn that the UK’s film and TV industry is in crisis, with independent production collapsing under the weight of streaming giants - and call for urgent government action to protect British stories, jobs, and talent.

Euronews

The stock market crash "looks nice in Ghibli" – we're not a serious world anymore

Trump tariffs are now a Studio Ghibli AI meme trend.

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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the Nintendo Switch 2 launch to Microsoft turning 50

The week's 7 biggest tech stories from Microsoft, Nintendo, ChatGPT and more for April 5, 2025.

The Times of India

ChatGPT's AI Studio Ghibli Tool: Exploring the impact of technology on filmmaking and creativity

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has increasingly infiltrated the creative sphere, sparking debates about its influence on artistic integrity, copyright laws, and the livelihood of traditional artists. Most recently, AI tools such as ChatGPT have enabled users to transform images into the iconic hand-drawn style of Studio Ghibli, the legendary animation house…

The Times of India

OpenAI boss Sam Altman sports Indian cricket jersey in Ghibli image

The native image generation introduced by Open AI on ChatGPT, called Studio Ghibli, has taken the Internet by storm, and the latest in the series of those images going viral is of the company's boss himself -- Sam Altman. Why? He is pictured wearing the Indian cricket team's jersey.

International Business Times

AI Coming For Anime But Ghibli's Miyazaki Irreplaceable, Son Says

Artificial intelligence risks taking Japanese anime artists' jobs but nothing can replicate Hayao Miyazaki, the creative lifeblood of the studio behind classics such as "Spirited Away", his son told AFP. Thanks to ChatGPT's new image generator, the internet is awash with pictures imitating Studio Ghibli's whimsical style, raising fresh debate…

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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…

Creative Bloq

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

Can an artistic 'style' be protected?

Digital Camera World

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 - UK

OpenAI raises $40bn in deal with SoftBank that values it at $300bn

Japanese investor to put $10bn at first into OpenAI and $30bn more by end of 2025 if certain conditions are met

The Independent UK

ChatGPT adds 1 million users in one hour after adding new AI feature

OpenAI boss Sam Altman says there is ‘biblical demand’ for AI chatbot

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.

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