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What happens when you mix cutting-edge AI with the whimsical magic of Studio Ghibli? Apparently, internet chaos. OpenAI’s latest update to ChatGPT, allowing users to generate richly detailed, Ghibli-style images, has sent social media into a creative overdrive. But while users revel in AI-generated fantasy landscapes, OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman has issued a plea—slow down, or risk breaking the system.
“Can yall please chill on generating images this is insane our team needs sleep,” Altman posted on X, as the company scrambled to keep up with the overwhelming demand. can yall please chill on generating images this is insane our team needs sleep — Sam Altman (@sama) March 30, 2025 In response to another user, he described the unprecedented surge: “We just haven’t been able to catch up since launch so people are still working to keep the service up. biblical demand, i have never seen anything like it.
” we just haven’t been able to catch up since launch so people are still working to keep the service up biblical demand, i have never seen anything like it — Sam Altman (@sama) March 30, 2025 ALSO READ: How to generate images like Modi on chatGPT4o, Grok or Gemini: Step-by-step guide AI meets anime: A recipe for overload The sudden explosion of AI-generated Ghibli-style artwork isn’t just a passing trend—it’s a system-breaking event. OpenAI, already struggling with GPU shortages, recently imposed limits on image generation even for paying users, with Altman previously warning that their “GPUs are melting.” Yet, the demand keeps climbing, with users pushing the technology to its limits.
What makes this update different? ChatGPT has long had the ability to generate images, but until now, it relied on external models like DALL-E 3. With OpenAI’s latest update, image generation is now seamlessly integrated into the GPT-4o model itself. This means the chatbot doesn’t just create pictures—it understands them in context, drawing from its vast textual knowledge to generate more nuanced and artistically refined visuals.
Initially, OpenAI reserved this feature for its Plus, Pro, and Team users, but now even free-tier users can join in—fueling the Ghibli-inspired art craze even further. And it’s not just about Ghibli; ChatGPT can produce a wide range of visuals, from comics to infographics to hyper-detailed posters. Why Ghibli? Founded in 1985 by legendary filmmakers Miyazaki Hayao, Takahata Isao, and Suzuki Toshio, Studio Ghibli has become synonymous with breathtaking animation and deeply emotional storytelling.
With masterpieces like My Neighbor Totoro , Spirited Away , Howl’s Moving Castle , and Princess Mononoke , the studio is revered for its intricate hand-drawn worlds and rich, dreamlike aesthetics. Now, thanks to AI, anyone can create a Ghibli-inspired masterpiece in seconds. ALSO READ: ChatGPT's Studio Ghibli images go viral: What is Ghibli art, how to create one, and how ChatGPT does it.
