Key points
- Ghibli art sparks privacy concerns among internet experts
- Data may be used to train AI: Proton
- You and your data are the price: Elle Farrell-Kingsley
ISLAMABAD: AI-generated Ghibli-style artwork is taking social media by storm, with users sharing stunning, surreal images inspired by Studio Ghibli’s animation.
OpenAI’s recent ChatGPT update has made it easy for users to create illustrations that resemble the classic style of Hayao Miyazaki’s films. The trend has transformed everything from iconic movie scenes to personal family photos into Ghibli-esque visuals, according to Business Insider.
However, alongside the digital excitement, the viral trend has sparked privacy concerns among internet experts and social media users. Experts are warning of potential data risks and urging users to consider how their data might be handled when using AI image-generation technology, according to media reports.
While enjoying the fun, privacy issues should not be overlooked in this rapidly growing trend.
Losing control
Proton, a platform focused on data privacy and security, commented on X, “Once you share personal photos with AI, you lose control over how they are used, as they may be used to train AI. For example, they could be utilised to generate content that is defamatory or used for harassment.”
While some people are unconcerned about sharing selfies online, the “Ghibli-style” trend has seen many users submitting photos of themselves and their families to OpenAI.
The platform further cautions that “many AI models, especially those used for image generation, rely on vast training datasets. In some instances, photos of you or resembling you could be used without your consent.”
Undermining privacy
British futurist Elle Farrell-Kingsley also tweeted about the risks of uploading pictures and thoughts to AI tools, highlighting the potential exposure of metadata, location, and sensitive information, especially for children. “If it’s free, you (and your data) are the price. If you’re comfortable with that, fine, but it’s important to be aware.”
These concerns are echoed by many digital privacy advocates, who have raised alarms over OpenAI’s Ghibli-style AI art generator, suggesting it could undermine user privacy by using personal photos to train AI and lead to a loss of control over their use, according to Firstpost.
