“Ghibli Filter” AI Trend Takes Over Social Media

A new AI-powered “Ghibli filter” is taking social media by storm, transforming user photos into illustrations resembling the iconic Studio Ghibli animation style. The trend began when Grant Slatton, a software engineer from Seattle, shared AI-generated images of his family in Ghibli style. The concept quickly went viral, with users across WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter sharing their own “Ghiblified” images.h

The overwhelming demand for AI-generated Ghibli-style images has led OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to request users to slow down, citing excessive workload for their servers. Additionally, OpenAI has restricted some requests to prevent mimicking specific artists. While the trend has been widely embraced, it has also sparked ethical debates on AI’s role in replicating artistic styles and its impact on original creators.