India, March 30 -- The internet has been captivated by a flood of AI-generated images inspired by the signature style of Studio Ghibli, the legendary Japanese animation studio known for its whimsical, hand-drawn aesthetic. Perfected by Japanese animator and filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, this art form has brought dreamy landscapes and reimagined pop culture characters to life. Social media platforms have been overwhelmed with these AI-created visuals, fueling a viral trend that has taken over feeds worldwide.

As the trend escalated, ChatGPT's image-generation tool became a primary source for these creations, leading to an unprecedented surge in demand. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express the impact on the compan...