New Delhi, April 3 -- OpenAI recently launched its 4o Image Generation feature which took the internet by storm with its ability to transform real-life images into some of the most popular art forms. Among them, the Studio Ghibli-inspired aesthetic quickly became a viral sensation, driving a surge in engagement. As a result, the San Francisco-based company saw its average weekly users for ChatGPT surpass 150 million for the first time this year.

But the question arises: Why does the internet remain divided even after users flock to ChatGPT, get their pictures turned into Ghibli-style art and flaunt it on their social media?

Studio Ghibli's art is all about aesthetics, lush landscapes, soft colour palettes, and expressive characters. It ...