ChatGPT image generation and the "Ghibli" craze
OpenAI builds image generation directly into GPT-4o. Within days, photos restyled in the manner of Studio Ghibli spread across social media, reigniting debate over AI and artists' styles.
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What changed
The March 2025 release added image generation with conversational revision and reference-image input. OpenAI also listed limitations in precise editing, dense small text and graphing.
Sources: [1] OpenAI · 4o image generation
What this means in practice
For a poster, decide the message and composition first, then iterate on one change at a time. Keep an approved reference so revisions can be compared rather than judged from memory.
How to read the result
Inspect spelling, product details and unintended changes outside the requested area. For exact figures or editable typography, keep the underlying data and text in tools that preserve them precisely.