The internet is buzzing with the latest AI art trend—Ghibli-style images. People are so obsessed with creating these dreamy, soft-toned, Japanese animation-inspired images that it crashed ChatGPT servers!
If you’re active on social media, chances are you’ve come across Ghibli-style AI-generated images. But what started as a fun AI experiment quickly spiraled into a global frenzy, overwhelming OpenAI’s servers.
🔹 Sam Altman’s Response:
Faced with the massive surge in demand, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took to social media, posting:
👉 "Can you all stop for a moment? Our team also needs to sleep."
🔹 OpenAI’s Official Statement:
The company acknowledged the issue, stating:
👉 “We are experiencing technical difficulties. Many users are facing errors while using the service, and we are actively working on a fix.”
According to DownDetector, over 229 complaints were reported, with 59% of users facing ChatGPT-related issues.
🖌️ Ghibli Art is inspired by Studio Ghibli, the legendary Japanese animation studio known for masterpieces like Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.
🔹 AI-generated Ghibli-style images feature soft, dreamy aesthetics with vibrant colors and magical settings.
🔹 OpenAI introduced the Ghibli Image feature on March 26, and within days, it became a global sensation.
With millions of users flooding ChatGPT to create Ghibli art, OpenAI’s GPU resources hit critical levels.
🔹 Altman previously warned that the company’s GPUs were “melting” due to excessive demand.
🔹 Premium users may soon face limits as OpenAI struggles to maintain service stability.
AI art is pushing technology to its limits—but it also shows how much people love creative expression.
👉 Are you trying out Ghibli-style AI images? Let us know your experience! 🎨✨
