Dhaka, March 28 -- Fans of Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese animation studio behind classics like Spirited Away, were thrilled this week when a new version of ChatGPT allowed them to transform popular memes and personal photos into the distinct style of Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki.

However, the trend has also sparked ethical concerns over artificial intelligence tools trained on copyrighted creative works, raising questions about the future of human artists. Miyazaki, 84, known for his hand-drawn animation and whimsical storytelling, has previously expressed skepticism about AI's role in animation.

Janu Lingeswaran, an entrepreneur from Germany, was among the many users experimenting with the tool. He uploaded a photo of his 3-yea...