Fans are using ChatGPT to generate artwork and memes in the iconic hand-drawn style of Studio Ghibli. But is it legal and sustainable?

Studio Ghibli, the iconic Japanese animation studio founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, has consistently ...

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Japanese animator and face of the Studio Ghibli production company Hayao ...

Studio Ghibli enthusiasts across the globe have been awed by OpenAI’s new image generation software that turns everyday snaps ...

Legal perspectives on OpenAI’s 4o image generation model, replicating IP styles at scale, and copyright infringement ...

The first week of April 2025 saw the world slipping into an animated fever dream of sorts. We’re talking about the Studio ...

While most people initially used ChatGPT’s new image update to transform themselves or family portraits into adorable, Studio ...

I recently spoke with TechRadar about the recent social media trend of AI-generated images in the style of beloved animation company Studio Ghibli ...

Studio Ghibli's hand-drawn animations face off against AI-generated art, sparking a debate on the future of creativity.

This trend offers a live case study of how generative AI may implicate core doctrines of copyright law, including derivative works, substantial similarity, and fair use.