The recent surge of AI-generated content mimicking the iconic style of Studio Ghibli—known popularly as “Ghibli-fication”—highlights critical discussions on digital intellectual property (IP). While images produced by platforms like Midjourney and DALL·E evoke nostalgia through pastel colors and whimsical aesthetics reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki’s animation, this trend underscores profound legal and ethical concerns.
For example, during a livestream demo by OpenAI in March 2025,…
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