Why does Openai limit Ghibli’s image generation?
Since the Ghibli-inspired Image Filter was released on ChatGPT, users have been flooded with anime-style versions of famous moments on social media. From the iconic Dilwale Dalhania Le Jayengue train scene to photographs of attempts after Donald Trump’s attack, this trend has swept the internet.
It’s so much fun to see people love images on Chatgpt.
But our GPU is melting.
We will introduce some rate limits temporarily while working to make it more efficient. Hopefully it won’t last long!
ChatGpt Free Tier will soon be three generations a day.
– Sam Altman (@sama) March 27, 2025
However, this overwhelming demand is straining Openai’s infrastructure. Altman shared the challenge with X (formerly Twitter). “It’s so much fun to see people love images on ChatGpt, but our GPUs are melting,” he writes. To prevent server overload, Openai has implemented rate limiting.
How many Ghibli images are there that can generate free users?
As a result of the surge, Openai is temporarily capping free ChatGPT users to three Ghibli-style generations per day. “We’re committed to making it more efficient,” Altman added. While there may still be some flexibility in paying users, Openai has taken steps to ensure that the service remains stable for everyone.
I’m selling a new one today. This is an image of ChatGpt!
Two things to say about it:
1. It’s an incredible technology/product. I remember seeing some of the first images come out of this model. We think people will love it, and we…
– Sam Altman (@sama) March 25, 2025
Additionally, Altman admitted that some appropriate image requests were mistakenly rejected by the system. He reassured users that the company was working on fixes.
Why does Studio Ghibli make it special?
Studio Ghibli is a legendary Japanese animation studio known for its beautifully crafted and emotionally rich films. Founded in 1985 by Miyazaki Hayo and Isao Takahashi, Ghibli has produced masterpieces such as Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro and Princess Mononoke. The Openai model allows users to translate this distinctive anime aesthetic, combining expressive character designs with soft watercolor textures. Even Altman himself has transformed his profile picture into a Ghibli-style AI-generated version. “I changed my PFP and maybe someone would make me better,” he joked.
What does Miyazaki Hay think about Ai-generated art?
Millions of people enjoy Ghibli filters, but not everyone is excited about the art generated by AI. A re-engraved video from 2016 shows Miyazaki Hay strongly criticizes the animation generated by AI. “I never want to incorporate this technology into my work at all. I strongly feel this is a shame for life itself,” he said during the demonstration.
Miyazaki’s comments rekindled debate over the role of AI in the creative industry, particularly as Openai faces multiple copyright lawsuits from artists, musicians and publishers.
Is Openai facing legal trouble with AI art?
The excitement about the arts generated by AI comes as Openai is already fighting several copyright infringement lawsuits. The New York Times and several artists sued the company, claiming that the AI model is trained in copyrighted materials without permission.
Despite these legal challenges, the popularity of AI-generated art continues to grow. Openai is navigating these hurdles, but it is still unclear how the company can balance user demand, ethical concerns and copyright issues.
For now, if you want your own Ghibli style images, you have to be patient. Openi is working to make the experience smoother without overheating the server.
FAQ:
Why does Openai restrict Ghibli images in ChatGpt?
Openai is restricting Ghibli’s image generation due to overwhelming demand, and is overloading the GPU.
What did Miyazaki Hay say about the art produced in Ai?
Miyazaki criticized the art generated by AI, calling it an insult to life and refused to use it in his work.
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