ChatGPT’s new image generator sparks online frenzy: What is Studio Ghibli?

OpenAI upgraded ChatGPT-4o with advanced image generation capabilities on Wednesday. With the launch of its new native image creation feature, called ‘4o Image Generation’, the US-based artificial intelligence (AI) research company has sparked an online frenzy.

Soon after its release, users on social media discovered the tool’s remarkable ability to replicate various artistic styles, including transforming photos into legendary Studio Ghibli’s animation aesthetic. Subscribers to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team have flooded platforms X and Instagram with ChatGPT-powered Ghibli-esque pictures.