Vishal Dadlani Calls Out ChatGPT's Viral Ghibli Trend as 'AI Plagiarism'

The internet has been captivated by the latest AI trend: transforming images into the iconic style of Studio Ghibli. From social media users to celebrities, everyone seems to be embracing the Ghibli-fication of their photos. However, not everyone is thrilled by this trend. Vishal Dadlani, a prominent singer and music composer, has voiced his strong disapproval, labeling the trend as "AI plagiarism."

Taking to his Instagram stories, Dadlani expressed his disdain for the trend, highlighting the ethical concerns surrounding the unauthorized use of artistic styles. He also made a direct request to his fans, asking them to refrain from tagging him in any posts showcasing his Ghibli-inspired avatar. Dadlani's outspoken stance has sparked a debate about the implications of AI-generated art and the importance of respecting original artistic styles.

Sorry I'm not sharing any of the Studio Ghibli style images you guys have made of or for me. I just can't bring myself to support AI's plagiarisation of an artist's life's work. Not to mention, the environmental horror that those images are. Please do NOT make any more. Thank you

- Vishal Dadlani

Several celebrities, including Kiara Advani and Parineeti Chopra, jumped on the Ghibli bandwagon, sharing their AI-generated images on social media.

Even megastar Amitabh Bachchan joined the trend, showcasing his Ghibli-fied photos from a recent fan meet on his official blog. "And Ghibli.. invades the world... in the reality of the realm of communication .. and the making of the 'reel’ .. another now popular concept .. one which demands attention,” he wrote alongside the pictures.

The trend, fueled by a new ChatGPT version, allows fans of Studio Ghibli to transform their photos and memes into the signature style of Hayao Miyazaki, the studio's co-founder. While initially met with excitement, the trend has sparked a debate about the ethical implications of AI tools trained on copyrighted creative works. This raises concerns about the potential impact on the livelihoods of human artists in the future. Hayao Miyazaki, the 84-year-old animation legend, has expressed skepticism about the role of AI in animation.