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Date: 01-apr-2025
In a major update for creative AI users, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has officially announced that the Studio Ghibli-style image generation tool in ChatGPT is now available to all users, including free-tier subscribers. The announcement was made via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on April 1, 2025.
chatgpt image gen now rolled out to all free users!
— Sam Altman (@sama) April 1, 2025
The Studio Ghibli feature allows users to transform images and generate art in the signature hand-drawn style made famous by Japan’s beloved animation studio. Since its limited release on March 26 for premium users, the tool has gone viral, with celebrities, influencers, and even political parties posting their Ghibli-inspired avatars and scenes.
One of the most-shared examples featured Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone's characters from Tamasha reimagined in full Ghibli aesthetics. Fans have flooded platforms like Instagram, X, and Reddit with personalized portraits and anime-style interpretations of pets, famous movie stills, and even politicians.
With the update now available to all users, OpenAI has seen a significant uptick in usage. Analysts suggest the move may be part of a broader effort to boost user engagement and showcase the creative capabilities of generative AI to a wider audience.
By expanding access to one of its most engaging visual tools, OpenAI continues to emphasize its vision of democratizing AI-driven creativity. The company has hinted at more style options coming soon, possibly including themes based on comic books, 90s cartoons, and sci-fi universes.
Whether you're a Studio Ghibli fan or a creative enthusiast looking to explore AI art, now is the perfect time to try this tool—free of charge.
Source: Hindustan Times
Date: 31-Mar-2025
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Date: 02-Apr-2025
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