AI creators fabricating Studio Ghibli images now craft counterfeit legal documents to accompany their sham artwork
In the realm of digital art, a trend has been gaining traction: the use of Open AI's ChatGPT to create images in the style of Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese animation studio known for classics like "Princess Mononoke." This trend, which has seen some notable participants such as the White House X account, has sparked controversy and confusion.
Recently, a user named teej on a social media platform shared an alleged cease and desist notice from Studio Ghibli representatives. This has caused justifiable annoyance among many people, with some questioning the authenticity of the notice. However, it is crucial to clarify that there is no credible evidence that Studio Ghibli has issued such a notice to any user, let alone teej.
In fact, some AI artists have been posting fake cease and desist letters purportedly from Studio Ghibli because they want to appear more serious, implying that the genuine Studio Ghibli has not officially issued any such notices. The growing pile of fakes, including the alleged notice and the perceived persecution complex among AI creators, has led to a lot of misinformation.
It's important to note that while AI-generated images mimicking Studio Ghibli's style have circulated widely online, including some controversial uses, there is no verified public record of Studio Ghibli legally responding with cease and desist notices to individual users on social media.
Meanwhile, "Princess Mononoke" is currently enjoying box-office success in a 4K restoration, being shown in IMAX theaters. Chance Huskey, VP of distribution for Gkids, made a statement about the film's success, which was quoted in Variety.
Despite the controversy surrounding the AI-generated images, the trend continues, with some creators expressing a perceived sense of protection and not punishment. Teej, for instance, defends their actions, stating a perceived sense of persecution.
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- Gizmodo and io9 provide updates on technology trends, with recent articles discussing the controversy surrounding the use of Open AI's ChatGPT to create Studio Ghibli-style images, despite a lack of verified legal action by Studio Ghibli.
- The future of technology is continuously evolving, with artificial intelligence playing a significant role in the entertainment industry, as seen in the AI-generated images mimicking Studio Ghibli's style, even though no credible cease and desist notices have been issued.
- Movies-and-tv, entertainment, and digital art enthusiasts can find news about popular franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who on io9, while those interested in viewing "Princess Mononoke" in 4K restoration can find theatrical information online.
- Teej, a user who shared an alleged cease and desist notice from Studio Ghibli, continues to defend their actions, expressing a perceived sense of protection, despite the growing misinformation and the lack of evidence for such legal action.
